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Flat Top - Grill Cook

Davenport, IA · On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

As a Flat Top/Grill Cook your responsibilities would include: * Meat seasoning, searing, and grilling * Building burgers * Using proper safety and sanitation guidelines * Understanding equipment and ...

Flat Top - Grill Cook

Elkhart, IN · On-site

$13.75 - $17.50/hr

As a Flat Top/Grill Cook your responsibilities would include: * Meat seasoning, searing, and grilling * Building burgers * Using proper safety and sanitation guidelines * Understanding equipment and ...

Flat Top - Grill Cook

Brownsville, TX · On-site

$12.25 - $15.75/hr

As a Flat Top/Grill Cook your responsibilities would include: * Meat seasoning, searing, and grilling * Building burgers * Using proper safety and sanitation guidelines * Understanding equipment and ...

Flat Top - Grill Cook

Davenport, IA

$12.50 - $16.25/hr

As a Flat Top/Grill Cook your responsibilities would include: * Meat seasoning, searing, and grilling * Building burgers * Using proper safety and sanitation guidelines * Understanding equipment and ...

Flat Top - Grill Cook

Waco, TX · On-site

$12.75 - $16.25/hr

As a Flat Top/Grill Cook your responsibilities would include: * Meat seasoning, searing, and grilling * Building burgers * Using proper safety and sanitation guidelines * Understanding equipment and ...

Flat Top - Grill Cook

Laredo, TX

$12.25 - $15.50/hr

As a Flat Top/Grill Cook your responsibilities would include: * Meat seasoning, searing, and grilling * Building burgers * Using proper safety and sanitation guidelines * Understanding equipment and ...

Flat Top - Grill Cook

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$14 - $18/hr

As a Flat Top/Grill Cook your responsibilities would include: * Meat seasoning, searing, and grilling * Building burgers * Using proper safety and sanitation guidelines * Understanding equipment and ...

As a Flat Top/Grill Cook your responsibilities would include: * Meat seasoning, searing, and grilling * Building burgers * Using proper safety and sanitation guidelines * Understanding equipment and ...

Flat Top - Grill Cook

Buford, GA

$12.75 - $16.25/hr

As a Flat Top/Grill Cook your responsibilities would include: * Meat seasoning, searing, and grilling * Building burgers * Using proper safety and sanitation guidelines * Understanding equipment and ...

As a Flat Top/Grill Cook your responsibilities would include: * Meat seasoning, searing, and grilling * Building burgers * Using proper safety and sanitation guidelines * Understanding equipment and ...

Flat Top - Grill Cook

Waco, TX

$12.75 - $16.25/hr

As a Flat Top/Grill Cook your responsibilities would include: * Meat seasoning, searing, and grilling * Building burgers * Using proper safety and sanitation guidelines * Understanding equipment and ...

Flat Top - Grill Cook

Murfreesboro, TN · On-site

$12.75 - $16.50/hr

As a Flat Top/Grill Cook your responsibilities would include: * Meat seasoning, searing, and grilling * Building burgers * Using proper safety and sanitation guidelines * Understanding equipment and ...

Flat Top - Grill Cook

Murfreesboro, TN · On-site

$12.50 - $16/hr

As a Flat Top/Grill Cook your responsibilities would include: * Meat seasoning, searing, and grilling * Building burgers * Using proper safety and sanitation guidelines * Understanding equipment and ...

Flat Top - Grill Cook

Elkhart, IN

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

As a Flat Top/Grill Cook your responsibilities would include: * Meat seasoning, searing, and grilling * Building burgers * Using proper safety and sanitation guidelines * Understanding equipment and ...

Flat Top - Grill Cook

Buford, GA · On-site

$13 - $16.75/hr

As a Flat Top/Grill Cook your responsibilities would include: * Meat seasoning, searing, and grilling * Building burgers * Using proper safety and sanitation guidelines * Understanding equipment and ...

Flat Top - Grill Cook

Terrell, TX

$12.50 - $16/hr

As a Flat Top/Grill Cook your responsibilities would include: * Meat seasoning, searing, and grilling * Building burgers * Using proper safety and sanitation guidelines * Understanding equipment and ...

Flat Top - Grill Cook

Wayne, IN · On-site

$12.75 - $16.25/hr

As a Flat Top/Grill Cook your responsibilities would include: * Meat seasoning, searing, and grilling * Building burgers * Using proper safety and sanitation guidelines * Understanding equipment and ...

As a Flat Top/Grill Cook your responsibilities would include: * Meat seasoning, searing, and grilling * Building burgers * Using proper safety and sanitation guidelines * Understanding equipment and ...

As a Flat Top/Grill Cook your responsibilities would include: * Meat seasoning, searing, and grilling * Building burgers * Using proper safety and sanitation guidelines * Understanding equipment and ...

Flat Top - Grill Cook

Brownsville, TX

$10.75 - $13.75/hr

As a Flat Top/Grill Cook your responsibilities would include: * Meat seasoning, searing, and grilling * Building burgers * Using proper safety and sanitation guidelines * Understanding equipment and ...

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How much do top grill jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for top grill in the United States is $15.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.70 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a top grill?

To thrive as a Grill Cook, you need strong culinary skills, knowledge of food safety standards, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, grilling techniques, and food handling certifications like ServSafe are typically required. Attention to detail, multitasking, and effective communication help ensure smooth kitchen operations and quality dishes. These skills are crucial for preparing food efficiently, maintaining safety, and delivering consistent customer satisfaction in fast-paced restaurant environments.

What are some common challenges faced by a top grill during peak service hours, and how can they be managed?

During peak service hours, Top Grill Cooks often encounter high-pressure situations with multiple orders coming in simultaneously. Managing grill space efficiently, maintaining consistent food quality, and ensuring proper timing for each order are common challenges. Effective communication with the kitchen team and front-of-house staff is crucial to prioritize orders and avoid delays. Staying organized, prepping ingredients in advance, and remaining calm under pressure are key strategies for success in this fast-paced environment.

What is a top grill?

A Top Grill, often referred to as a grill cook, is a kitchen professional responsible for preparing and cooking food items on a grill, primarily meats, vegetables, and sometimes seafood. They ensure that all food is cooked to the restaurant's standards, maintain cleanliness of the grill station, and manage multiple orders efficiently during busy service hours. Top Grills must also follow food safety guidelines and work closely with other kitchen staff to deliver quality dishes promptly. This role is crucial in fast-paced restaurant environments, especially in steakhouses, diners, and barbecue restaurants.

What is the difference between Top Grill vs Line Cook?

AspectTop GrillLine Cook
CredentialsFood Handler's Permit, Culinary Certification (optional)Food Handler's Permit, Culinary Certification (optional)
Work EnvironmentHigh-heat grill stations, fast-paced kitchenVarious stations including grill, sauté, prep
Employer & Industry UsageRestaurants, hotels, cateringRestaurants, hotels, catering
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The Top Grill and Line Cook roles both operate in restaurant kitchens, often sharing similar credentials and work environments. The Top Grill typically specializes in grilling meats and vegetables, focusing on high-heat cooking, while the Line Cook may work across multiple stations, including grilling, sautéing, and prep work. Both positions are essential for restaurant operations and are frequently compared by job seekers seeking culinary roles.

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Infographic showing various Top Grill job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,839 per year, or $15.8 per hour.

Flat Top - Grill Cook

Texas Roadhouse

Davenport, IA • On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago


Texas Roadhouse rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 1,096 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

45th of 88 rated restaurants


Job description

At Bubba's 33, you'll take pride in scratch-made food for all, friendly service, and giving back to the community. Experience a dynamic work environment, great benefits, and opportunities for advancement. Are you ready to be a Roadie?
Bubba's 33, part of the Texas Roadhouse brand family, is looking for a Flat Top/Grill Cook who has an eye for detail and knows quality food when they see it.
As a Flat Top/Grill Cook your responsibilities would include:
  • Meat seasoning, searing, and grilling
  • Building burgers
  • Using proper safety and sanitation guidelines
  • Understanding equipment and prep sheets
  • Exhibiting teamwork
  • Having fun

If you think you would be a rockstar Flat Top/Grill Cook, apply today!
At Bubba's 33, we always put our teammates first. When the team is happy, our guests are happy. We have a fun culture with flexible work schedules, discounts in our restaurants, friendly competitions, recognition, formal training, and career growth opportunities.
Our Roadies are paid weekly. In addition, we offer one of the industry's most competitive total rewards packages after one year of service to Roadies that meet our benefit eligibility requirements. The total rewards package includes, but is not limited to, the following:
  • A choice of medical plans that are best in class
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid vacation time
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Life, Accident, and Critical Illness insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Business Travel Insurance
  • Annual holiday bonus

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, pregnancy, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, or any other legally-protected status. We encourage and welcome all applicants to apply.

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