Line Cook

Layla’s Falafel; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Opportunity to grow with a respected local brand

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Layla’s Falafel is hiring a Line Cook to join our family-owned Mediterranean kitchen in Fairfield, Connecticut. The ideal candidate will prepare and cook menu items with attention to detail and cleanliness, ensuring food safety and a clean workspace.

We value reliable, team-oriented individuals who respect kitchen processes and want to work in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for cooking and want to grow with us, we’d love to meet you.

Qualifications

• Kitchen or food prep experience preferred, but we train the right people.
• Pride in your work and respect for the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to Layla’s recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety at all times.
• Work efficiently during busy service periods.

Skills

Kitchen or food prep experience

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Strong attention to detail

Punctual and dependable

Team-oriented

Willingness to follow systems

Job description

Overview

Layla’s is a family-owned and operated, fast-casual Mediterranean kitchen rooted in quality, consistency, and community. We’re looking for a reliable, focused Line Cook who takes pride in clean food, organized stations, and steady execution. This role is for someone who likes working with their hands, follows systems, and understands that great food comes from discipline, not shortcuts.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and cook menu items according to Layla’s recipes and standards
• Set up and break down your station for service
• Maintain cleanliness, food safety, and organization at all times
• Work efficiently during busy service periods
• Communicate clearly with teammates and managers
• Follow portioning and prep guidelines to ensure consistency
• Assist with prep, restocking, and daily kitchen tasks as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Kitchen or food prep experience preferred (but not required—we train the right people)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness
• Punctual, dependable, and team-oriented
• Willingness to follow systems and take direction
• Pride in your work and respect for the kitchen

Schedule & Environment

• Flexible scheduling (daytime and evening shifts available)
• Weekends required
• Standing for extended periods
• Lifting up to 10–15 pounds
• Clean, structured, no-drama kitchen culture

Why Work at Laylas

• Family-owned and operated business with real standards
• Consistent systems and clear expectations
• Opportunity to grow with a respected local brand
• Supportive team environment

Layla’s is built on consistency, care, and community. If you want steady work, clear structure, and a kitchen that values doing things the right way and making the best food on the market—we’d like to meet you.

At Layla’s Falafel, we are more than a fast - casual marketplace. We are a family company built on hard work, hospitality, and pride in serving our community. For over 25 years, we have shared our culture through fresh, made-from-scratch food prepared with high-quality ingredients and care. Joining Laylas means becoming part of a team where your work matters. You are not just filling a position. You are helping carry forward a family tradition, serve real food, and create a welcoming experience for every guest. We value people who are reliable, respectful, coachable, and willing to grow with us as we continue building something bigger together.