Back of House Line Cook

Noren Izakaya; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Employee discounts

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Noren Izakaya in San Francisco is seeking a skilled Line Cook to join our vibrant kitchen team. You will prep, cook, and plate yakitori and small plates, maintain station setup, and uphold sanitation and quality standards in a fast-paced izakaya environment.

The ideal candidate has line cook experience, basic knife skills, food safety knowledge, and a willingness to learn multiple stations. We offer paid training, competitive wages, and employee discounts as part of a fun, energetic workplace.

Qualifications

• Previous line cook or professional kitchen experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to restaurant recipes, portioning, presentation, and quality standards.
• Set up, maintain, and properly break down assigned kitchen stations.
• Complete food preparation and other assigned kitchen duties in a timely and organized manner.
• Maintain consistency in food quality, presentation, portioning, and timing.
• Follow proper food handling, storage, labeling, FIFO, temperature control, sanitation, and food-safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation and kitchen environment.
• Monitor preparation and inventory levels and communicate shortages or supply needs to the Chef/Kitchen Manager.
• Minimize food waste and handle restaurant products and equipment responsibly.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, rotating, and storing inventory and deliveries.
• Complete assigned daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning responsibilities.
• Work efficiently and maintain quality standards during high-volume service.
• Communicate and cooperate with the Chef, management, and other team members.
• Support other kitchen stations and restaurant operations when needed.
• Follow restaurant policies, procedures, and reasonable instructions from management.

Skills

Line cook experience

Japanese izakaya experience

Knife skills

Food safety

Fast-paced environment

Willing to learn stations

Reliable and punctual

Weekend/holiday availability

Stand for long periods

Lift up to 50 lbs

Job description

Noren Izakaya - Hiring for a Highly Skilled and Dynamic Back of House Line Cook!

We are a Japanese izakaya specializing in yakitori, small plates, and Japanese

cuisine. We are looking for a reliable, energetic, disciplined, and

team-oriented Line Cook who takes pride in their work, maintains high standards of

cleanliness and organization, and works well with others in a fast-paced

kitchen environment to join our kitchen team.

Are you searching for a fun and enthusiastic workplace where your passion for food and teamwork can truly shine? Do you want to be part of a loving, supportive team with flexible scheduling that fits your lifestyle?

Join Noren Izakaya, a deliciously vibrant Japanese dining experience celebrated for our perfectly charred kushiyaki and curated selection of sake, shochu, house-made crafted cocktails, and ice-cold beer. We offer a lively and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills with paid training, enjoy employee discounts, and contribute to a motivated team delivering exceptional guest experiences.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 1.Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to restaurant recipes, portioning, presentation, and quality standards.
2. 2.Set up, maintain, and properly break down assigned kitchen stations.
3. 3.Complete food preparation and other assigned kitchen duties in a timely and organized manner.
4. 4.Maintain consistency in food quality, presentation, portioning, and timing.
5. 5.Follow proper food handling, storage, labeling, FIFO, temperature control, sanitation, and food-safety procedures.
6. 6.Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation and kitchen environment.
7. 7.Monitor preparation and inventory levels and communicate shortages or supply needs to the Chef/Kitchen Manager.
8. 8.Minimize food waste and handle restaurant products and equipment responsibly.
9. 9.Assist with receiving, organizing, rotating, and storing inventory and deliveries.
10. 10.Complete assigned daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning responsibilities.
11. 11.Work efficiently and maintain quality standards during high-volume service.
12. 12.Communicate and cooperate with the Chef, management, and other team members.
13. 13.Support other kitchen stations and restaurant operations when needed.
14. 14.Follow restaurant policies, procedures, and reasonable instructions from management.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. 1.Previous line cook or professional kitchen experience preferred.
2. 2.Japanese restaurant or izakaya experience is a plus, but not required.
3. 3.Basic knife skills and food preparation knowledge.
4. 4.Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling practices.
5. 5.Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
6. 6.Willingness to learn multiple stations and develop additional kitchen skills.
7. 7.Reliable, punctual, organized, responsible, and able to work as part of a team.
8. 8.Must be available to work weekends and holidays as required.
9. 9.Must be able to stand for extended periods and work in a hot kitchen environment.
10. 10.Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

TEAMWORK & PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

1. 1.Treat coworkers and management professionally and respectfully.
2. 2.Communicate clearly and work cooperatively as a team.
3. 3.Maintain a positive and professional attitude, especially during busy service.
4. 4.Take responsibility for assigned duties and follow through on tasks.
5. 5.Help and support teammates when needed.
6. 6.Contribute to a workplace free from yelling, threatening behavior, directed profanity, unnecessary gossip, and disrespectful conduct.

GROWTH OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for someone who wants to become a strong part of our kitchen team. Team

members will have opportunities to learn additional stations, develop new skills, take on greater responsibilities, and grow within the restaurant based on performance, attitude, reliability, and skill level.

Location: Noren Izakaya

1701 Powell Street, SF, Ca 94133

If you are ready to join a fun and enthusiastic team at Noren Izakaya, and start your exciting journey with us!

Noren Izakaya is a lively neighborhood Japanese izakaya in San Francisco North Beach, where good food, good drinks, and good energy come together.
Inspired by the fun and social atmosphere of izakayas in Japan, we specialize in binchotan charcoal-grilled yakitori, Japanese small plates, sake, and handcrafted cocktails — all served in a casual, energetic environment where people come to eat, drink, laugh, and have a good time.
At Noren, we take our food seriously — but we don’t believe work has to feel boring or overly corporate. We like a kitchen and restaurant that moves with energy, communicates, works hard together, and still knows how to have some fun.
We are continuing to grow, improve, and bring fresh energy into our team. We always welcome people who are reliable, motivated, positive, willing to learn, and proud of what they do.
We believe in teamwork, respect, communication, and helping each other out. just good people working together, developing their skills, making great food, taking care of our guests, and building something we can all be proud of.
Work hard. Learn. Grow. Have fun. And bring some good energy with you!