Fine-Dining Line Cook II — Nights & Weekends

Sacramento No. 3 Inc; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Firehouse Restaurant in Sacramento, CA is seeking an experienced Line Cook II to join our culinary team. We are looking for a dependable, skilled, and team-oriented cook who takes pride in high-quality food preparation, consistency, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction.

This position reports to the Executive Chef and supports the Executive Chef and Sous Chef in preparing assigned food items according to restaurant recipes, portion standards, sanitation requirements, and quality expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of cooking experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of fine dining experience preferred.
• Culinary school graduate preferred, but not required.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen equipment, including knives, pots and pans, ovens, grills, food processors, and slicers.
• Ability to follow recipes, prep lists, and portion control standards.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Must be team-oriented, dependable, and professional.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and act responsibly.
• Must be guest-focused and committed to excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare assigned food items according to restaurant recipes, quality standards, and portion control guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked station throughout the shift.
• Set up prep lists and line stations completely and accurately.
• Maintain cooking standards to ensure high-quality food and service.
• Work standard dinner recipes to ensure consistency in taste, presentation, portioning, and quality.
• Monitor the quality of food products received and used.
• Follow proper food handling, labeling, storage, and rotation procedures.
• Follow all opening and closing kitchen procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in all kitchen work areas.
• Work effectively on broiler, sauté, and pantry stations as needed.
• Follow all sanitary food handling procedures.
• Communicate constructively and work cooperatively with kitchen leadership and team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or kitchen leadership.

Skills

Line Cook II

Fine dining

5 years cooking experience

Team-oriented

Attention to detail

Guest service

Education

Culinary school graduate (preferred)

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

The Firehouse Restaurant in Sacramento, CA is seeking an experienced Line Cook II to join our culinary team. We are looking for a dependable, skilled, and team-oriented cook who takes pride in high-quality food preparation, consistency, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction.

This position reports to the Executive Chef and supports the Executive Chef and Sous Chef in preparing assigned food items according to restaurant recipes, portion standards, sanitation requirements, and quality expectations.