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Line cook

Dave & Buster's · Madison, WI · Part time

Posted Jul 20, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you made a mistake on an order. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they own errors quickly and fix them instead of sending out food that is wrong.

Tell me about a time you helped a teammate on a different station during a rush.

What they are checking: Whether they work as part of the whole line rather than only caring about their own station.

What would you do

Your station gets slammed with tickets during a Friday rush. How do you stay organized and keep food going out right?

What they are checking: Whether they can work fast under pressure while still following recipes and portion standards.

You notice a cooler running warm in the middle of a shift. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they tell a supervisor right away and act to protect food instead of waiting it out.

Your manager wants you to follow a recipe that you think could be done better. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they follow the standard for consistency and share ideas the right way instead of changing it on their own.

About the work

What temperatures do you keep in mind for holding and cooking food safely?

What they are checking: Whether they know basic food safety rules that protect guests, which the posting stresses heavily.

How do you prevent cross-contamination when a guest has a food allergy?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to handle allergy orders safely, since a mistake can seriously hurt someone.

How do you store food and products so they stay fresh and are used in the right order?

What they are checking: Whether they understand rotation like first in, first out and proper storage to reduce waste.

How do you use cleaning chemicals safely in the kitchen?

What they are checking: Whether they follow correct amounts and safety rules, which the posting calls out for safety and cost.

How do you set up your station before a shift so you are ready for the rush?

What they are checking: Whether they plan ahead with prep and stock, which makes service smoother for everyone.

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The full job description

As published by Dave & Buster's.

Job Description: Job Description Dave & Buster’s and Main Event are different from everywhere else. No two days are ever the same. Time will fly by serving hundreds of people with flexible schedules you can accommodate school or other jobs. Plus, your co-workers are awesome! Dave & Buster’s and Main Event offers an attractive benefits package for many positions, including medical, dental, vision, 401K, FREE GAMES and more. POSITION SNAPSHOT: The line cook position is responsible for creating an exceptional culinary experience for our Guests through the preparation and presentation of our menu. The line cook is also responsible for the correct handling and preparation of all food items to ensure our Guests' safety at all times. NITTY GRITTY DETAILS: • Delivers an unparalleled Guest experience through the best combination of food, drinks and games in an ideal environment for celebrating all out fun. • Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance and takes prompt corrective action where necessary or suggests alternative courses of action. • Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures. • Safely and correctly operates all equipment. • Uses all chemicals properly in the correct quantities for safety and cost control. • Ensures that all products are stored properly in the correct location at the appropriate levels at all times. • Prepares and sells food that meets all food quality indicators and prepared to Guest expectations. • Sells food within recommended time frames to meet Guest expectations. • Responsible for preparing and cooking all food items by recipe and to specification. • Controls costs by following prep sheets as designed to ensure the freshest product is served and eliminate waste. • Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen areas. • Responsible for station maintenance, cleanliness and sanitation. • Cleaning and maintenance of all kitchen mats, floors, walls and drains. • Empties kitchen trash and cleans and maintains trash cans. • Assists other Team Members as needed or when business needs dictate. • Maintains a favorable working relationship with all other company team members to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate that will be conducive to maximum team member morale, productivity and efficiency/effectiveness. • Must be friendly and able to smile a lot while working days, nights and/or weekends as required. • Previous kitchen experience at a hotel or restaurant is preferred, but not required. • Must demonstrate ability to clearly communicate with other team members. • Must be disciplined and self-motivated. • Is dressed in accordance with dress guidelines, looking neat, clean and professional at all times. • Must be at least 18 years of age. Requirements STUFF OUR ATTORNEYS MAKE US WRITE: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the team member will regularly be required to: • Work in noisy, fast paced environment with distracting conditions. • Move about facility and stand for long periods of time. • Lift and carry 30 pounds. • Walk or stand 100% of shift. • Reach, bend, stoop, mop, sweep and wipe frequently. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. As an equal opportunity employer, Dave & Buster’s and Main Event are dedicated to our policy of nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment, and we comply with all Federal, State and Local laws regarding nondiscrimination. Salary Range: 7.25 - 17 We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify in states where required.

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