JOB DETAILS

Black Bear Diner Line Cook

CompanyTRUCKSTOP DISTRIBUTORS
LocationJoplin
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 26, 2026
About The Company
Joplin 44 Petro Truckstop is a subsidiary of Iowa 80 Group, Inc. of Walcott, IA. Located at 4240 Highway 43 S, I-44, Exit, 4, Joplin, Missouri, United States, Joplin 44 offers fuel, food, retail, c-store, gifts, truck accessories, clean restrooms, showers, laundry, truck service shop, truck wash, CAT Scale, custom shop, drivers den, barber shop, motel, and 475 truck parking spaces.
About the Role

Description

Job Description:

Summary: 

  • At Black Bear Diners, we have been serving Good Old Fashioned Family Food since 1995. We are a fun, family-friendly concept known for our great homemade food, large portions and genuine, friendly service.  
  • The overall responsibility of a Line Cook is in the kitchen and essential to being successful in this role as we expect you to cook great food for customers, so they are satisfied and encouraged to come back to our restaurant.


Requirements

Qualities of a Great Prep Cook:  

  • Patience 
  • Good Sense of Humor
  • Enthusiastic
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Must be able to work in an environment that is often hot, noisy, and congested.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.


Knowledge / Technical Expertise:

  • Consistently prepare, cook, plate and finish all food items according to Black Bear Diner procedures and standards.
  • Comply with all food safety requirements such as checking and maintaining temperature, dating and labeling products, rotating products so that oldest is used first.
  • Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
  • Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
  • Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, burners, ovens and refrigeration equipment.
  • Handle, store and rotate all products properly.
  • Assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
  • Complete side work for station and shift.
  • Close the kitchen correctly. Follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assist others in closing stations and the kitchen.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by the manager-on-duty.
  • Other Duties as assigned 

Appearance / Uniform:

  • Complies with all company standards related to appearance and uniform standards.


WORK Conditions:

  • Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays in addition to normal business.


Postural & Physical Demand Requirements:

  • Frequent reaching above waist, chest and shoulder level as well as and reaching below waist level.
  • Frequent to continuous need for manual dexterity of both hands (pushing, pulling, handling, gripping, fine finger controls, etc.).
  • Continuous standing on hard surfaces for many tasks.
  • Frequent hip flexion while walking for all tasks.
  • Frequent exposure to cold/ below freezing and high heat temperatures (walk-in refrigerator, freezers, and ovens)
  • Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time. 
  • Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
  •  Bending, squatting, stooping for cleaning activities throughout the shift. 
  • Climbing on step stools for cleaning projects as needed. 


Joplin 44 is committed to providing a safe work environment. We require a pre-employment drug test for any drugs causing impairment which includes recreational marijuana. We complete background checks as well and do random drug testing for every employee.    

This is an on-site position and not remote. Iowa 80 is unable to sponsor a Visa.


Key Skills
CookingPlatingFood Safety ComplianceTemperature MonitoringLabelingProduct RotationStockingPortion ControlRecipe AdherenceSanitationGrill OperationBroiler OperationFryer OperationOven OperationCommunicationPatience
Categories
Food & BeverageHospitalityTrades
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of the Line Cook is to consistently prepare, cook, plate, and finish all food items according to Black Bear Diner standards while ensuring customer satisfaction. This role also involves maintaining cleanliness, stocking stations, portioning products, and assisting with food preparation and closing duties.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$17 - $19
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
14
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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