Cook

Knott'S Berry Farm; West Covina (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Constellation is seeking an experienced Line Cook for Western Asset Management in Pasadena, CA. You’ll join a fast-paced kitchen, ensuring quality, portion control, and creative presentations while maintaining high standards of food safety and storage.

The role requires at least one year of high-volume culinary experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work with various kitchen equipment. Customer service is essential, and food-handlers certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• At least one year’s prior culinary experience in a high‑volume kitchen.
• Knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment and differentiate food items.
• Customer service experience is required; food-handlers certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Quality and portion control.
• Food preparation.
• Creative food presentation.
• Maintaining kitchen and cleanliness.
• Storing food properly and following safety policies.
• Following recipes and proper handling procedures.

Skills

Culinary experience

Quality control

Food prep

Kitchen equipment

Customer service

Job description

Line Cook – Constellation (Western Asset Management, Pasadena, California)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Pasadena, California

Position Summary: We are looking to add an experienced cook to work with a highly motivated and energetic kitchen staff at Western Asset Management in Pasadena, CA for our Constellation division. As a cook for Constellation, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast‑paced, efficient environment and cook delicious meals. If you are driven, passionate about preparing and serving high quality meals, and are looking for an organization that promotes your personal growth, this could be the right role for you.

What you’ll be doing:

• Quality and portion control
• Food preparation
• Creative food presentation
• Maintaining kitchen
• Ensuring food is stored properly
• Following safe food handling policies, procedures and recipes

What we’re looking for:

• At least one year’s prior culinary experience in a quality and high‑volume establishment with an emphasis on scratch cooking
• Working knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to perform multiple tasks in fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to use various kitchen equipment and tools as well as identify and differentiate food items.
• Customer service experience is required.
• Food-handlers certification (nice‑to‑have).

Compensation: $23 an hour.

Our Benefits:

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off

About Constellation: From retail spaces to office buildings, Constellation provides high‑quality business dining and catering experiences all over the United States. Constellation takes pride in building every meal around its goal of fostering connections through food and hospitality.

Elior North America is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

Pay Information: Pay after 9 months $31.46 per hour, pay after 18 months: $34.96 per hour. Pay Range: $27.97-$27.97 per hour.

Position Type: Non‑Management

Located Remotely? N

Job Category: Food and Beverage & Culinary