Line CookJoin a high-energy team that delivers a feast for the senses on a daily basis. We strive for excellence with an elevated sense of hospitality. We care for our team and our community.We're looking for high energy team players with a guest-first attitude who are eager to learn and pride themselves on providing exceptional guest experiences.Your role as a Line Cook is extremely important to our success. Our line cooks are responsible for preparing food in a timely manner, maintaining high level of food quality and presentation, minimizing unnecessary food waste, and maintaining high levels of food safety and food preparation in alignment with the health department national standards. Let's be honest...the guests came for the food and your role is paramount in creating exceptional guest experiences!The Line Cook plays a key role in delivering consistent, high-quality dining experience by executing menu items with precision, consistency, and urgency in a fine-dining environment. This position is responsible for preparing and finishing dishes to established standards while maintaining high levels of food quality, presentation, and sanitation. Line Cooks must work efficiently under pressure, take full ownership of their station, follow all recipes and safety guidelines, and collaborate closely with kitchen leadership and teammates to ensure smooth service.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare, cook, and finish menu items to exact specifications with consistency, accuracy, and attention to detailEnsure food is executed and delivered simultaneously across stations while maintaining high quality, proper temperature, and presentationFollow all recipes, portion sizes, cooking techniques, plating standards, and quality guidelines consistently.Execute service with urgency and precision while maintaining composure during high-volume and high-pressure periodsMaintain a clean, safe, and organized workstation at all times, including proper sanitation of surfaces, tools, equipment, and storage areasComply with all health, safety, food handling, and sanitation standards in alignment with local and national regulationsReceive, understand, and execute instructions from the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Leadership accurately and efficientlyCommunicate effectively with kitchen leadership and teammates to ensure smooth service flow and ticket executionAnticipate the needs of the team and provide support to other stations when appropriateMaintain a professional, focused, and respectful demeanor at all times in the kitchenUphold all kitchen policies, procedures, and standards consistentlyQualificationsPrevious experience as a Line Cook or Prep Cook in a high-volume, fine-dining or upscale restaurant environment preferredStrong foundational knowledge of cooking techniques, knife skills, and plating standardsAbility to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced, detail-driven environmentStrong sense of urgency, organization, and time managementAvailability to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidaysAbility to stand for extended periods and lift, push, or pull up to 35 poundsCommitment to cleanliness, food safety, and culinary excellencePhysical RequirementsAbility to stand and walk for extended periods of time during scheduled shiftsAbility to move throughout all areas of the restaurant, including kitchens, storage areas, receiving areas, walk-in coolers, freezers, and outdoor spaces as applicableAbility to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull food products, kitchen equipment, supplies, and other operational itemsAbility to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds independently and up to 85 pounds on occasionAbility to safely operate kitchen equipment and work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to heat, open flames, sharp objects, and varying temperaturesAbility to communicate effectively with team members and utilize technology required to perform essential job functionsWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.
Line Cook in los angeles at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $39,260–$41,340
For context, most line cooks earn between $39,260–$41,340 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.