Back-of-House Line Cook - Flexible Hours & Growth

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 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.