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Line Cook

Little Donkey

Birmingham, AL 35242 • $16.00 to $20.00 / hr • 10/3/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Little Donkey is one of four restaurants opening in the new, innovative dining & entertainment complex at Valley Post.Back-of-House Team Members / Line Cooks – Little Donkey (Valley Post)

Join a team that values people, community, and great food.
We’re looking for friendly, dependable Back-of-House Team Members to help create a welcoming experience for every guest who walks through our doors.

About the Role

As a BOHTeam Member / Line Cook, you will be responsible for setting up, organizing, preparing, and plating food orders for the guests according to the plating procedures and within ticket time standards; maintaining quality control, kitchen and food storage, and Health Department guidelines; and restocking and cleaning up.

This role is ideal for someone with strong people skills who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

What We Offer
Flexible Schedules– enjoy a healthy work-life balance
Positive culture – be part of a supportive, community-driven team
Growth opportunities – potential to develop your skills and career within our restaurant group
Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Strong communication and customer service skills

  • Reliability, teamwork, and a positive attitude

  • Knowledge of proper food safety and handling procedures

  • Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays

Preferred:

  • Previous experience using standard kitchen equipment, knives, scales, mixers, stock pots, grills, stoves, ovens, fryers, and other tools or utensils

  • Familiarity with food service operations

Responsibilities
  • Sets up, stocks, and organizes all workstations and maintains a clean and sanitized workstation and equipment throughout the shift.
  • Correctly sets up, operates, breaks down, and cleans all station equipment

  • Prepares menu grilled, fried, and baked items using recipes, paying attention to plate presentationAssist with maintaining cleanliness and organization in the FOH area

  • Comprehends all production tools and can use them in daily operations

  • Maintains proper food storage temperatures and rotation using the FIFO Method.

  • Handles multiple priorities and works well under stress

  • Collaborate with teammates and management to ensure smooth service

  • Complies with all health and safety regulations

About Little Donkey & Pihakis Restaurant Group

At Little Donkey, food is about more than flavorit’s about bringing people together. We create spaces where guests feel welcome and employees have the tools to thrive.