High-Volume Japanese Line Cook | Sushi & Grill

PONZU LLC; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

PONZU LLC in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a skilled Hot Kitchen Line Cook to join our back-of-house team and help deliver high-quality, consistently plated dishes during service.

You should have 1+ year of Japanese restaurant line cook experience, strong knife skills, and a teamwork mindset. Be prepared to work in a fast-paced, high-heat kitchen, stand for long hours, and rotate through stations. Nights, weekends and holidays availability is required to cover shifts.

Qualifications

• 1+ year Japanese restaurant line cook experience.
• Experience in hot kitchen (grill, sauté, fryer) preferred.
• Able to stand long hours and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes including appetizers, entrees, and sides accurately and efficiently according to house recipes standards.
• Execute prep tasks such as sauce production, protein portioning, and vegetable cutting.
• Complete all tasks on the assigned prep before service.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas throughout the shift.
• Communicate clearly with other cooks, sushi chefs, and the Head Chef.
• Support consistency in flavor, timing, presentation and plating.
• Communicate with the team to coordinate ticket timing and ensure smooth service.
• Follow all safety and sanitation standards, especially during high-volume service.
• Alert Head Chef or Head of hot kitchen of low stock, equipment issues, or quality concerns.

Skills

Japanese restaurant experience

Knife skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

PONZU LLC in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a skilled Hot Kitchen Line Cook to join our back-of-house team and help deliver high-quality, consistently plated dishes during service.

You should have 1+ year of Japanese restaurant line cook experience, strong knife skills, and a teamwork mindset. Be prepared to work in a fast-paced, high-heat kitchen, stand for long hours, and rotate through stations. Nights, weekends and holidays availability is required to cover shifts.