Hotel Kitchen Prep & Line Cook

ASH (UK) Co Ltd; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement with employer match

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Ash Hotel & F&B discounts

Job summary

ASH (UK) Co Ltd is seeking a Kitchen Prep & Line Cook to join our hotel cafe culinary team, supporting breakfast, lunch, and dinner service. You’ll prep, cook, and plate high-quality dishes to recipe and plating standards, working efficiently on an assigned station.

The ideal candidate is reliable, quick, and committed to consistent execution under the Kitchen Supervisor. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, communicate clearly during rushes, and uphold cleanliness and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of back of house / culinary experience in a full-service restaurant or hotel F&B setting.
• Experience working on a station during active service
• Solid knife skills and knowledge of basic culinary techniques
• Ability to follow recipes and plating standards consistently
• Food Handler certification required or obtainable upon hire
• Ability to work under pressure in a small, close-knit kitchen team
• Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Passion for food, hospitality, and consistent culinary execution

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items to recipe, portion, and plating specifications across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.
• Set up, stock, and maintain an assigned station; ensure mise en place is ready before service.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP procedures including temperature control.
• Maintain Food Handler certification and comply with safety protocols.
• Communicate clearly with Kitchen Supervisor and fellow cooks for smooth service.
• Monitor portioning and minimize waste during prep and service.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating food products as directed.
• Keep kitchen and storage areas clean and compliant with health standards.
• Use and maintain kitchen equipment; report maintenance needs promptly.
• Support other stations during peak periods or staff shortages.

Skills

Culinary experience

Knife skills

High-heat kitchen

Station service experience

Food safety knowledge

Education

Food Handler certification

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

ASH (UK) Co Ltd is seeking a Kitchen Prep & Line Cook to join our hotel cafe culinary team, supporting breakfast, lunch, and dinner service. You’ll prep, cook, and plate high-quality dishes to recipe and plating standards, working efficiently on an assigned station.

The ideal candidate is reliable, quick, and committed to consistent execution under the Kitchen Supervisor. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, communicate clearly during rushes, and uphold cleanliness and safety standards.