We’re Expanding — And You Could Be Part of It Blockhead Beerworks is opening our second location in the heart of downtown La Porte, and we’re looking for serious Line Cooks to help build this kitchen from the ground up. You’ll start training at our original Valparaiso location and be part of the opening squad that brings La Porte to life. Heads-up: Ideally, you're local to La Porte and cool with the Valpo commute during training. What We’re All About Blockhead is bold Asian + American flavors, house-brewed beer, craft cocktails, mocktails, and a vibe people don’t forget. We don’t just “cook food.” We execute plates that make people stop talking mid-sentence. The kitchen is the engine. The line is the heartbeat. What It’s Like to Work Here High standards. Fast pace. Team-first. We’re part of the Tomato Bar family — which means: • No egos • Strong systems • Leadership that actually leads • A crew that has each other’s backs Yes, it’s busy. Yes, it’s intense. Yes, it’s a blast when it’s humming. Who We’re Looking For You vibe with: • Clean stations and tight mise • Moving with urgency • Taking pride in your plates • Being coachable • Holding the standard even when it’s slammed If you like organized chaos and the sound of tickets printing doesn’t scare you — you’ll fit right in. Perks & Pay $16 – $22 per hour based on experience and skill level ✨ 75% company-paid health, dental & vision to full-time team members ✨ Health Savings Account eligible health plans with company matching ✨ Paid Time Off (PTO) to ALL team members ✨ Sick time to full-time members ✨ 401(k) benefits w/ company matching ✨ Industry-leading parental leave benefits ✨ Flexible team culture built on trust and mutual respect If you want a kitchen job that challenges you, sharpens your skills, and gives you room to grow, Blockhead La Porte is calling. The Role Line Cooks at Blockhead don’t just follow tickets, you execute with precision. You’ll be responsible for turning prep into polished plates that hit the window fast, hot, and exactly to spec. This is a team sport. We win together. We move together. We protect the standard together. What You’ll Actually Do • Execute menu items exactly to recipe and plating standards • Maintain tight station organization (mise matters) • Work clean, fast, and efficient under pressure • Communicate clearly with expo and teammates • Restock and manage pars during service • Support teammates when they’re in the weeds • Maintain food safety and sanitation standards • Complete side work and station breakdown properly What Makes This Job Different We don’t run a chaotic, scream-at-each-other kitchen. We run a structured, professional kitchen that still has personality. We believe in: ✔ Clear expectations ✔ Growth paths (Prep → Line → Leadership) ✔ Skill-based raises ✔ Promoting from within If you want to level up, we’ll show you how. ✅ What You’ll Need • 1+ year line experience preferred • Strong knife skills • Ability to handle high-volume service • Consistency under pressure • Ability to lift 40+ lbs • Food safety knowledge • Dependability (your team relies on you) • A no-ego team mindset Bonus Traits • You like being in the weeds • You take pride in perfect plates • You’re calm when others aren’t • You want to move into leadership someday • You care about quality, not just speed Blockhead provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status