Line Cook

Momofuku; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary establishment in Los Angeles seeks a Line Cook to execute menu items, maintain cleanliness, and collaborate with team members. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits, fostering growth and development in a vibrant kitchen environment.

Benefits

Vision/Dental/Medical

401k

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Dining Discounts

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a high volume, upscale restaurant.
• Proven ability to successfully work each station.

Responsibilities

• Execute menu items from start to finish.
• Participate in the preparation and development of new menu items.
• Maintain cleanliness of BOH work areas.

Skills

Collaboration

Cleanliness

Cooking Techniques

Education

ServSafe Food Handlers

Job description

Effective May 25, 2022, Majordōmo will be adding a 3% service charge to all checks. The purpose of the service charge is to facilitate higher, variable compensation for our back of house hourly employees in the roles listed below, and create an equitable compensation structure for the entire team.

Momofuku

Momofuku was founded by chef David Chang in 2004 with the opening of Momofuku Noodle Bar in New York City. Credited with “the rise of contemporary Asian-American cuisine” by the New York Times and named the “most important restaurant in America” by Bon Appétit magazine, Momofuku has restaurants in the New York, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas as well as Momofuku Goods, a line of restaurant-grade products for home cooks.

About Majordōmo

Majordōmo is a California restaurant by Momofuku, inspired by the rich and diverse culinary landscape of Los Angeles. Our space features a chef’s counter, bar, private dining room, and a heated patio. We embrace the concept of a "majordomo"—a person who takes charge, makes arrangements, and is always in the know. Our team is dedicated to delivering an exceptional dining experience that celebrates vibrant flavors of LA.

The Momofuku Line Cook will be at the front lines, carrying out new developing recipes and menu items as set by the Chef. You will be responsible for presenting new dishes with precision and quality that meet our Momofuku company standards. Tasked with mastering the stations, you will also be accountable for cleanliness, food and equipment safety knowledge.

COMPENSATION BAND: $20.00 - $22.00 plus 3% Service Charge

Why Momofuku?

At Momofuku, we value our team members and make it a priority to offer competitive compensation packages that encourage longevity with the company and long-term growth. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including vision/dental/medical, 401k, paid time off, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, and dining discounts, plus more after required wait periods. We encourage our team members to grow and learn, and offer many opportunities for personal and career development.

Responsibilities

• Execute menu items from start to finish. This includes but is not limited to preparation of ingredients, butchery of proteins, cooking and plating of menu items
• Participating in the preparation and development of new menu items
• Hone your existing skills while learning new techniques and building your skill set
• Working collaboratively with BOH staff and FOH staff
• Maintaining cleanliness of any BOH work areas, including and not limited to refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas
• Participate in deep cleaning of BOH work areas, including and not limited to refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas
• Support other team members and foster a positive work environment

Required Qualifications

• Execute menu items from start to finish. This includes but is not limited to preparation of ingredients, butchery of proteins, cooking and plating of menu items
• Participating in the preparation and development of new menu items
• Hone your existing skills while learning new techniques and building your skill set
• Working collaboratively with BOH staff and FOH staff
• Maintaining cleanliness of any BOH work areas, including and not limited to refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas
• Participate in deep cleaning of BOH work areas, including and not limited to refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas
• Support other team members and foster a positive work environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Line Cook, Chef de Partie, or similar role in a high volume, upscale restaurant, with minimum consecutive tenure of one year
• Proven ability to successfully work each station
• Ability to successfully train new Line Cooks on each station
• A proven track record of dependability, a continuous focus on learning and development, and a history of consistently and successfully fulfilling all role responsibilities.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Momofuku reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Momofuku or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Momofuku is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.

Qualifications Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

ServSafe Food Handlers

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