Shindigs Country Kitchen Bar & Stage

Shindigs is more than a restaurant — we’re a local gathering spot for great food, cold drinks, live music, and good times. Our kitchen is at the heart of it all, and we’re looking for an experienced Line Cook who can bring consistency, speed, and pride to every plate.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen, know how to stay organized during a rush, and want to be part of a team that takes its food seriously without taking itself too seriously, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and cook menu items consistently according to Shindigs recipes, portions, and presentation standards
• Set up and maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked station
• Work efficiently across assigned kitchen stations during service
• Maintain quality and accuracy while keeping up with ticket times
• Communicate with fellow cooks, expo, food runners, and kitchen leadership to keep service moving
• Complete assigned prep and restocking before and during shifts
• Properly label, store, rotate, and handle food products
• Assist with opening, closing, and general kitchen cleaning responsibilities
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures
• Jump in and support the kitchen team wherever needed during high-volume service

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of line cook experience in a fast-paced restaurant kitchen preferred
• Solid knife skills and working knowledge of common cooking methods and commercial kitchen equipment
• Ability to follow recipes, portion standards, and plating specifications
• Strong sense of urgency without sacrificing food quality
• Ability to stay organized and focused during busy service periods
• Dependable, punctual, and ready to work as part of a team
• Willingness to receive feedback and maintain Shindigs' standards
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid Food Handler's Card
• Evening, weekend, and high-volume event availability is strongly preferred

Why Work at Shindigs?

• Flexible scheduling
• Fun, upbeat team environment
• Fast-paced restaurant, bar, and live music atmosphere
• Opportunity to learn, grow, and take on additional responsibility
• Employee discounts and perks
• Be part of a growing local Riverside restaurant and entertainment venue

Ready to Join the Kitchen?

If you take pride in your work, like staying busy, and want to be part of a kitchen team that cares about putting out great food, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and come cook with us at Shindigs.