Line Cook

King's Seafood Company; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shift meals

Education reimbursement

Generous dining discount

Growth opportunities

Job summary

King's Seafood Company in Laguna Hills is seeking a Line Cook to join their team. Responsibilities include food preparation and ensuring quality meal presentation. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 1 year of experience and be at least 18 years old, with a food handlers card.

Enjoy benefits such as free shift meals, education reimbursement, and a dynamic work environment focused on teamwork and excellence in service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• 1 year experience as a restaurant cook.
• Food handlers Card.

Responsibilities

• Complete opening and closing duties as assigned.
• Prepare necessary food items for meal period and next service.
• Cook for scheduled meal period.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Communication in English

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school graduate

Tools

Food preparation equipment

Job description

King's Fish House wants to "Welcome You to the House that Seafood Built". With our embodiment of hospitality from the heart and spectacular seafood dishes to delight our Guests, come join our world‑class team!

Competitive hourly rate $18 - $23 / hour depending on experience.

We keep it reel!

Free shift meals, premium benefits, an amazing culinary family, growth opportunities, and more!

What do we bring to the table?

• Growth Opportunities
• Great training and commitment to promotions from within!
• Teamwork / Flexible Hours
• Education Reimbursement
• Generous Dining Discount
• Professionalism
• Productive Environment
• Strong company culture
• Delicious food in a beautiful restaurant!

The Cook positions are one of the most important positions we have in executing every ticket with consistency, timeliness, recipe adherence, and quality control to ensure that every guest has a memorable meal. As a line cook, you will be executing multiple tickets throughout the shift with focus on preparation, plate presentation, and timeliness.

Once hired, you will be trained in a line cook position (Grill, Sauté, Pantry, Fry) and tested in your station to ensure your capability and knowledge of the recipes, procedures, and quality components.

You will be trained on our guest standards and you will contribute and excel in a team service environment. You will be responsible for following all company standards and guidelines, and perform opening, on‑going, and closing side‑work duties.

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• 1 year experience as a restaurant cook.
• High school graduate.
• Food handlers Card.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate verbal and written English with Guests, management and co‑workers.
• Ability to maintain complete knowledge of all cooking techniques which are required to prepare restaurant menu items.
• Ability to maintain complete knowledge of all menu and special items, their preparation method/time, all ingredients and quality standards, taste, appearance, texture, temperature, garnish and method of presentation.
• Ability to maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of food serving and preparation equipment.
• Ability to comprehend food orders.

Essential Job Functions

• Complete opening and closing duties as assigned.
• Prepare necessary food items for meal period and next service.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas.
• Cook for scheduled meal period.
• Follow supervisor’s instruction.
• Alert Chef or Sous Chef as to any deficiencies of food items.
• Notify management of any pertinent information related to shift activities.

Equal Opportunity Employer