Line Cook

Hirebridge; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shift meals

Premium benefits

Growth opportunities

Promotions from within

Flexible hours

Education reimbursement

Dining discount

Strong company culture

Job summary

Hirebridge is hiring line cooks for a timeless steakhouse in Downtown Long Beach. We seeks reliable team players who can handle prep, plate presentation, and timely ticket execution with recipe adherence to ensure memorable meals.

You'll start in a line cook role across Grill, Sauté, or Pantry, receive thorough training, and join a supportive culinary family with growth opportunities, a strong culture, and competitive hourly wages ($18–$25) based on experience.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

English communication

Cooking techniques

Menu knowledge

Equipment knowledge

1 year restaurant cook experience

Age 18+

Comprehend food orders

Follow recipes

Education

High school graduate

Food handlers Card

Job description

555 East has been serving Downtown Long Beach since 1983. The restaurant magically transports you to another time. Whether you're a Ribeye fanatic or a Wagyu lover, this timeless steakhouse is a true meat destination.

Competitive hourly rate $18 - $25 / hour depending on experience.

We keep it reel!Free shift meals, premium benefits, an amazing culinary family, growth opportunities, and more!Are you hooked yet?

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) 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