Cook

Lazy Dog Restaurants, LLC; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Teammate discount

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Emergency financial plan

Theme park discounts

Pet insurance

Identity theft insurance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lazy Dog Restaurants, LLC is seeking full-time Line Cooks for our Newark, CA location. Earn $18 per hour plus an average $2 per hour in tips, with flexible scheduling and teammate discounts.

You will work on a fast-paced line, uphold Lazy Dog recipes, and ensure fresh ingredients and proper plating across stations. Requirements include 2–5 years of line-cook experience, ability to follow recipes and safety procedures, and good English/Spanish communication is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years’ experience on a fast-paced line, working all stations.
• Accountable for setup, stock, cook and present dishes per Lazy Dog recipes.
• Use only fresh, high-quality ingredients and follow recipe displays.
• Maintain a clean workstation and follow PPE and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate dishes according to Lazy Dog standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the workstation.
• Assist in food safety and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Line cook experience

Fast-paced environment

Food safety knowledge

Team player

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School (preferred)

Job description

Cook: At this location, our cooks earn $18 / 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)