Lead Line Cook

Lead Line Cook | Barrio Cocina Y Tequileria | Plymouth, MI

Full-Time · $22+/hour or salaried option available, based on experience · Paid weekly

About Us
Barrio is an independent, locally owned spot in downtown Plymouth serving bold Mexican street food and handcrafted cocktails. Everything is made to order with fresh ingredients, using local produce whenever the season allows.

The Role
You’re the cook the line looks to. You’ll run a station, expedite during service, keep tickets moving, and help junior cooks grow, all while cooking at the highest level in a fast, team-first kitchen.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the line: expedite, call tickets, and make sure every dish goes out hot, together, and on time
• Cook and plate with speed, precision, and consistency to our recipes and standards
• Train and mentor newer cooks on recipes, portions, and presentation
• Own station setup, prep lists, and par levels so the line is ready before every shift
• Jump in on any station when needed
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe, and up to health code; rotate and label product (FIFO) and flag shortages
• Back up the Kitchen Manager and run the line when senior leadership is out

What You Bring

• 3+ years of line cook experience, including time in a lead or senior role in a high-volume kitchen
• Strong knife skills and command of multiple stations (grill, fry, flat top, salad)
• Ability to stay calm, organized, and sharp under pressure
• A knack for teaching and setting the standard for others
• Solid food-safety knowledge
• Reliability, attention to detail, and a positive attitude
• Availability for evenings and weekends

Bonus Points

• Expediting or training experience
• ServSafe certification (or willingness to get it after hire)

Physical Requirements
Standing for full shifts, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working around heat, steam, noise, and sharp tools.