Line Cook

Love.life; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Love.life in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Line Cook to transform high-quality ingredients into authentic dishes, preparing, cooking and plating under senior culinary staff, with a focus on speed, accuracy and safety.

You will work 20-25 hours weekly in a fast-paced café, maintain a clean station, follow recipes, accommodate dietary requests, and contribute to a positive team culture.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in kitchen positions.
• Current state food handlers' certification.
• Able to work 20-25 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all menu items according to recipes and plating guidelines.
• Work with speed to ensure timely output of menu items.
• Maintain compliance with nutrition, sanitation and safety standards.
• Keep workstation clean and organized throughout the shift.
• Accommodate special requests and dietary restrictions.
• Check ingredient freshness and monitor stock levels.

Skills

Hospitality

Safety

Team standards

Solution-oriented

Self-directed

Flexible scheduling

Cross-trained

Food knowledge

Education

State food handlers' certification

1+ years kitchen experience

Job description

SUMMARY The Line Cook will transform high-quality, unique ingredients into authentic dishes through preparing, cooking and plating food and dishes as directed by senior culinary staff, adhering to food safety and sanitation standards. The Cook will have a passion for cooking, and the desire to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You must enjoy the satisfaction of meaningful productivity and contributing to a positive café team ethos.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare all menu items according to recipe requirements and adhere to product sensitivity and plate presentation guidelines.
• Work with speed and efficiency to ensure proper and timely output of restaurant menu items.
• Ensure the compliance of nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation throughout the shift.
• Accommodate special requests and dietary restrictions.
• Ensure ingredient freshness by checking for quality and keeping track of old and new items.
• Ensure proper food temperatures are maintained and food is stored correctly.
• Properly set up workstation with all ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Performs any other relevant duties as assigned by the Chef and Cafe Manager.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

The Line Cook must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to demonstrate they can perform the essential functions of the job, along with the physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Embrace all of LL’s Core Values including Hospitality, Safety and Team Member Standards
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and self-directed
• Dependable, strong work ethic, efficient, with a commitment to excellence
• Openness to constructive feedback and being coached/mentored
• Available for flexible scheduling to meet the needs of the restaurant
• Openness to being cross trained in multiple restaurant positions
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Knowledge of culinary techniques and best practices
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED

• 1+ years of experience in kitchen positions
• Hold a current state food handlers' certification.
• Must be able to work 20-25 hours a week.

QUALITIES

• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to change, is a self-starter, is a critical thinker.
• Has outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (will be required to succeed).
• Models a servant leadership style of working with others.
• Is able to balance that with the need for action and decision-making when necessary.
• Is passionate about the higher purpose and committed to the core values.
• Desires to contribute positively to the LL Culture.

Able to balance candor with honor and respect.