Cook

Lazy Dog Restaurants; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted supplemental benefits

Emergency Financial plan eligibility

Theme park discounts

Pet insurance

Identity Theft Insurance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lazy Dog Restaurants in San Mateo, CA is hiring full‑service line cooks to join our Scratch Kitchen team. Earn $19/hour plus an average $2/hour in tips, with opportunities to grow with a caring company.

Applicants should have 2–5 years on a fast-paced line, be able to handle multiple stations, and adhere to recipe standards while maintaining food safety and a clean workstation.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years experience on a fast-paced line
• Accountable for all aspects of assigned cooking stations
• Ensure fresh, high-quality ingredients are used
• Follow recipes and display correct recipe on monitor
• Maintain clean, organized workstation and follow PPE/safety guidelines

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items across all stations
• Set up, stock, and present dishes per Lazy Dog recipes
• Adhere to Lazy Dog food standards and safety procedures
• Monitor ongoing prep and cooking for quality and presentation
• Coordinate with kitchen team to ensure timely service

Skills

Line cooking

Food safety

Communication (English/Spanish)

Team player

Education

High School (preferred)

Job description

Lazy Dog Restaurants - San Mateo, 2208 Bridgepointe Pkwy, San Mateo, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Certified Great Place to Work 8 Years in a row!

Cook: At this location, our cooks earn $19 / 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

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

Lazy Dog Restaurants - San Mateo, 2208 Bridgepointe Pkwy, San Mateo, California, United States of America