Cooks Needed! (Glendale)

Back Alley Bowling; Glendale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401k

Team Member Discounts

Friends & Family Discounts

Job summary

Back Alley Bowling in Glendale, CA is hiring line cooks for a fast-paced kitchen inside a 24-lane bowling center. The role involves preparing a small menu, expanding it as the crew grows, and working nights and weekends.

You will join a busy team serving parties and corporate events, with a focus on consistent quality and safety. Ideal candidates have previous kitchen experience, can handle pressure, and hold a CA Food Handler Card.

Qualifications

• Must have kitchen experience and work well under pressure.
• Ability to read English and follow recipes precisely.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Use scales and other measuring devices to ensure consistent portioning and cost control.
• Observe proper procedures for use of cooking and preparation equipment.
• Perform food preparation such as chopping, slicing, dicing, and mixing.
• Follow all recipes and plate presentations.
• Check temperatures of all food to ensure proper serving temperature.
• Check temperatures of equipment daily.
• Ensure deliveries are checked in and items match invoices.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen at all times.
• Prep, work on the line and wash dishes.
• Label all food with item, date, and initials.
• Store food properly to maintain quality.
• Adhere to product quality and portioning standards.
• Work around grills, broilers, ovens, and fryers safely.
• Handle knives and slicers with care.
• Communicate with servers, bartenders, and management.

Skills

Kitchen experience

English proficiency

Education

CA Food Handler Card

Job description

Glendale, United States | Posted on 09/07/2026

If you are looking for a fun, rewarding career where you can meet some of the coolest people (Team Members & Guests), then look nofurther. Back Alley Bowling offers competitive pay, 401k, Team MemberDiscounts, Friends & Family Discounts, and so MUCH MORE! Please see the jobdescription below.

We are seeking line cooks for our kitchen. We currently offer a small, easy menu, but are looking to expand it once we have an established crew. Fast paced, busy kitchen inside our 24 lane bowling center. We also have tons of birthday parties and corporate events. Looking for experienced cooks who are looking for a fun place to work. Nights and Weekends are a must.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Use scales and other measuring devices to ensure consistent portioning and maintain cost control
• Observe proper procedures for use of all cooking and preparation equipment
• Perform food preparation when necessary: such as chopping, slicing, dicing, mixing, etc.
• Follow all recipes and plate presentations
• Check temperatures of all food to ensure it is at the proper serving temperature
• Check temperatures of all equipment on a daily basis (during each shift)
• Ensure any deliveries are checked in, are received in good condition, food items are at proper temperature, and all items on invoice match
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, even during busy times
• Prep, work on the line and wash dishes
• Ensure proper labeling of all food (item, date, initials)
• Follow standards for proper storage of food (food hierarchy)
• Keep all stations sanitized at all times
• Comply with health department standards, upholding these regulations at all times
• Practice food handling sanitation and rotation
• Follow strict adherence to product quality and food portioning
• Be willing to work around various heat sources, including grills, broilers, ovens, and hot-oil fryers
• Practice safety procedures when working with and around sharp objects, including knives and slicers
• Practice safe and proper use of equipment at all times
• Communicate with servers, bartenders, and management

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must have previous kitchen experience
• Must possess CA Food Handler Card
• Must be able to speak and read English
• Must be able to bend and kneel, lifting objects frequently weighing up to fifty pounds
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be willing to work a variety of shifts: day, night, weekend and holiday shifts