Culinary Line Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen, Flexible Hours

Discovery Cube; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14 Free general admission tickets per

On-site dining and shopping discounts

Employee discounts through ADP and Fun

Job summary

Discovery Cube in Santa Ana, California is seeking a Line Cook to support our kitchen team by preparing high-quality food according to recipes, maintaining a clean and safe station, and ensuring health standards are met. The role reports to the Cafe Manager and participates in daily café operations.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years in food & beverage, a high school diploma, strong knife skills, and the ability to work multiple stations, lift 30–50 lbs, and thrive in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in food & beverage or restaurant kitchen operations.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knife skills and ability to work multiple cooking stations.
• Familiarity with food rotation, labeling, and waste-reduction practices.
• Valid Food Handler’s Permit or ServSafe certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients according to prep lists, portion standards, and station requirements provided by leadership.
• Execute menu items accurately by following recipes, plating guidelines, and established presentation standards.
• Coordinate timing with other cooks to ensure all components of dishes are completed and served together.
• Properly store, label, and rotate ingredients using FIFO and all food safety protocols.
• Assist with receiving deliveries, stocking inventory, and organizing walk-ins and dry storage areas.
• Monitor cooking and holding temperatures to ensure all food is served safely and consistently.
• Conduct basic quality checks on ingredients to identify spoilage or inconsistencies.
• Practice proper portioning and prep-level management to minimize waste.
• Follow sanitation, allergen-awareness, and cross-contamination prevention procedures at all times.
• Maintain accurate prep sheets, waste logs, and temperature logs; report findings to the Head Cook.
• Provide station updates to assist with inventory counts and ordering needs.
• Assist with updating prep lists or station sheets when menu changes occur.
• Promptly report equipment issues, low-stock items, or safety concerns to leadership.
• Participate in scheduled trainings, team meetings, and performance discussions.
• Complete additional BOH tasks assigned by leadership.

Skills

Knife skills

Multistation cooking

Food rotation & labeling

Food safety awareness

Flexible hours

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ServSafe or Food Handler certification

Job description

Discovery Cube in Santa Ana, California is seeking a Line Cook to support our kitchen team by preparing high-quality food according to recipes, maintaining a clean and safe station, and ensuring health standards are met. The role reports to the Cafe Manager and participates in daily café operations.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years in food & beverage, a high school diploma, strong knife skills, and the ability to work multiple stations, lift 30–50 lbs, and thrive in a fast-paced