Cook

Lazy Dog Restaurants, LLC; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted benefits

Emergency financial plan

Theme park discounts

Pet insurance

Identity theft insurance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lazy Dog Restaurants in San Jose, CA is seeking Full-Service Line Cooks to join our scratch-kitchen team. Earn $18.45–$22 per hour plus an average $2 per hour in tips, with opportunities for growth and benefits.

Requirements include 2–5 years on a fast-paced line, ability to follow Lazy Dog recipes, use fresh ingredients, and maintain safe, organized workstations. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus; HS diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience on a fast-paced line.
• Ability to cook and present dishes according to Lazy Dog recipes.
• Use fresh ingredients and ensure recipe adherence.
• Follow food safety procedures and maintain a clean workstation.
• English/Spanish communication is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes following Lazy Dog recipes.
• Set up, stock, cook and present dishes per standards.
• Maintain clean, organized stations and proper PPE.
• Monitor for product, equipment or safety concerns.

Skills

Line cook experience

Fast-paced kitchen

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Lazy Dog Restaurants - San Jose, 5305 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 31, 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Cook: At this location, our cooks earn $18. 45 -$22 / 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:

• 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

IND1

Join Lazy Dog and be part of a culture of caring, great benefits, and continuous growth.

Lazy Dog Restaurants - San Jose, 5305 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California, United States of America