Line Cook

eko is an innovative e-commerce startup dedicated to empowering brands to create, display, and optimize their video assets across digital platforms.

Thanks to our groundbreaking partnership with major retailers, and our ability to demonstrably increase e-commerce sales, we recently opened a new facility focused on processing, capturing, and delivering data & media for millions of unique products annually.

Our first-of-its-kind facility opened in Northwest Arkansas in summer 2025 and is rapidly scaling to support high-volume, high-quality product media capture at unprecedented speed and scale.

Want to learn more about eko, visit eko.com

About the Role:

The Line Cook is a critical role as it will be responsible for food preparation within eko’s onsite commercial kitchen, which supports eko’s employee population, as well as food that is prepared for culinary photoshoots. The successful candidate will have 2+ years of experience as frontline cook in a restaurant or professional kitchen. The Line Cook will be passionate about food quality and appearance, will focus on presentation and aesthetics, and will strive to meet quality and appearance standards. 

What you will do:

• Cook and prepare a variety of foods according to guidelines, to support eko’s employee population
• Create and cook a selection of meals to meet various dietary needs
• Create a great employee experience through food
• Cook and prepare a variety of foods that will be used in culinary photoshoots
• Maintain a high of presentation standard to meet photoshoot requirements
• Maintain and foster a positive kitchen culture
• Maintain safe use of all kitchen equipment including knives
• Strictly adhere to all food safety policies and procedures, and food storage regulations 
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and sanitary kitchen

Our ideal candidate will have:

• 2+ years of experience as a line cook in a restaurant or other commercial kitchen, preferably with experience in presentation
• Passionate about internal hospitality and supporting a positive culture
• Keen eye and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Ability to work extended shifts as necessary to support culinary photoshoots
• Food Handlers Certification

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull heavy objects frequently (typically up to 50 lbs).
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach regularly.
• Visual acuity to read labels, packing slips, product literature, computer screens, and to inspect goods for defects.
• Ability to work in a kitchen environment which includes exposure to varying temperatures and noise.

Work Environment:

• This position operates primarily within a factory setting
• The noise level can range from moderate to loud
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts and vehicles (e.g. forklifts, trucks)
• Be able to work Monday - Friday, hours 7:00am - 3:00pm or 8:00am - 4:00pm 

Why Join Us?

• Be part of something groundbreaking. This is an unparalleled opportunity to support the talent function for a cutting-edge robotics studio at the forefront of innovation.
• Hyper-growth environment. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping a company that is scaling at an exceptional pace.

Benefits

• Premium health, dental and vision insurance
• Mental Health and Wellness Resources
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Daily Lunch
• 12 Paid Holidays 

Note: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

This position pays a rate of $21.00 per hour.  All hourly rates meet or exceed applicable state and federal minimum wage laws. This position is classified as non-exempt and is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and applicable state law.

eko is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe our strength lies in the diversity of our people. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that respects and celebrates individual backgrounds, perspectives, and contributions. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.