Johnny J's Pub & Grille in Portage Lakes is hiring a Line Cook at 3333 Manchester Rd #3 in Akron. This Irish-style pub shows sports on its screens and serves starters, burgers, handhelds, and jumbo wings. Line work spans grill, fryer, sauté, prep, and expo stations, with menu items prepared to recipes and kitchen standards. The kitchen is open until 2am; full-time or part-time shifts cover the pub's daily operating hours. The role also includes food-safety practices, stocking, cleanup, and supporting teammates during busy service; posted pay is $15–$25 per hour.
About Johnny J's Pub & Grille (Portage Lakes): Johnny J's Pub & Grille (Portage Lakes) — a local Restaurant / Sports Bar serving Akron.
What you'll do:
- Prepare menu items to the recipes and kitchen standards for this kitchen
- Work the grill, fryer, sauté, prep, or expo stations in this role
- Keep your station and other work areas clean and organized during service
- Follow the food-safety and sanitation guidelines required on the line
- Handle prep tasks that support cooking on the assigned kitchen stations
- Stock the kitchen supplies and ingredients needed for the shift
- Help with kitchen cleanup as part of the posted prep and cleanup duties
- Keep work moving efficiently when service becomes busy
- Support teammates during busy shifts and across kitchen tasks
What you'll need:
- Restaurant or kitchen experience preferred, but not required
- Willingness to learn and work hard
- Reliable transportation and dependable attendance
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs
- Team-oriented attitude and positive work ethic
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Benefits & perks:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
- Referral program
Schedule: Scheduled as Full-Time or Part-Time, with shifts across the pub's daily 11am–2:30am hours; kitchen is open until 2am.