Cook

Lazy Dog Restaurants, LLC; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Teammate discount

Supplemental medical, dental, vision,

401k

Discounted supplemental benefits

Emergency Financial plan

Theme park discounts

Pet insurance

Identity theft protection

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lazy Dog Restaurants, LLC is hiring full‑service line cooks for our Cupertino location. Cooks earn $18.70-$21.00 per hour, plus an average $2 per hour in tips.

We offer flexible scheduling, teammate discounts, and supplemental benefits to help you grow with the Scratch Kitchen team. We seek 2–5 years on a fast-paced line, responsible for setup, stocking, cooking and presenting dishes per Lazy Dog recipes while maintaining high standards and sanitation.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking skills and station management.
• Experience on a fast-paced line and multiple stations.
• Basic food safety knowledge and sanitation practices.
• Ability to communicate in English; Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock assigned cooking stations per recipe guidelines.
• Cook and present dishes according to Lazy Dog recipes.
• Ensure only fresh ingredients are used and monitor quality.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain cleanliness of workstation.

Skills

Culinary skills

Fast-paced line experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Team player

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma (preferred)

Job description

Cook: At this location, our cooks earn $18.70-$21 / hour and an additional $2 on average per hour in tips.

Be part of the excitement and freshness of a "Scratch Kitchen" We hand-craft everything in our kitchens. We are looking for talented individuals that want to grow with a company that cares.

What we offer:

• Flexible scheduling
• Teammate discount
• Supplemental medical, dental, vision, 401k
• Discounted supplemental benefits
• Eligibility for an Emergency Financial plan
• Discounts to theme parks, pet insurance, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance
• A family that supports YOUR personal and professional growth

We are looking for Full- Service Line Cooks:

• 2 to 5 years’ experience on a fast-paced line, working all stations.
• Accountable for all aspects of assigned cooking stations to include set up, stock product, cook and present dishes according to Lazy Dogs recipes.
• Ensure only “fresh” high-quality ingredients are used when preparing all recipes.
• Ensure the proper recipe is displayed on the monitor during the preparation and cooking process.
• Ensure proper recipe adherence is followed whenever producing items.
• Strive to never sell a dish that is not up to Lazy Dog Standards.
• Follow food safety procedures, clean, sanitize and maintain equipment, utensils, and tools throughout kitchen.
• Ensure proper use of PPE when applicable and ensuring a safe work environment by following all safety guidelines.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of cooking equipment in assigned cooking station to include startup, shut down, shift maintenance, cleaning and repairing as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation.
• Alert chef team immediately of any product, equipment and/or food safety concerns.
• Guest focused and likes to multi-task.
• Demonstrate basic English/Spanish communication skills a plus.
• Trusting, passionate, humble, and gracious team player.
• Build lasting relationships with trust and respect.
• Create fun.

Education

• High School (preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

• Food Handlers Card (California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, Texas, Virginia)