Line Cook

The h.wood Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Company Dining Discount

PTO

Job summary

The h.wood Group, a Los Angeles-based hospitality and lifestyle company, is seeking a Line Cook to prepare and execute menu items per recipes and quality standards. The ideal candidate has a passion for food, a positive attitude, and thrives in a team environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining safe, clean stations; adhering to health regulations; and accommodating dietary needs. 18+ and legal to work in the United States are required.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of culinary experience
• At least 1 year of experience in a high-volume kitchen
• 18+ years of age
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Ability to work in hot/cold, and/or wet areas
• Ability to stand during entire shift, up to 8 hours with bending, squatting, and lifting up to 30 lbs
• Strong understanding of restaurant health and safety regulations
• Basic understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
• Attentive and detail oriented

Responsibilities

• 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 compliance with 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 quality and tracking new/old items
• Maintain proper food temperatures and storage
• Set up workstation with ingredients and cooking equipment
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Perform other duties as assigned by Head Chef

Job description

ABOUT US:

Theh.woodGroup is a Los Angeles-based hospitality and lifestyle company with a diversified portfolio of upscale nightlife & restaurant concepts. The companyis responsible forsome of the most iconic brands in the world, including Delilah, The Nice Guy, and Bootsy Bellows, among many others. In addition to hospitality concepts,Theh.woodGroup offers corporate branding, catering, event production and marketing services. We are committed to providing a warm, inviting, and uniquely lavish experience for our diverse clientele. Our company is built on integrity, creating the world’s best restaurants, nightlife, and events.

Alphabet is The h.wood Group's version of a neighborhood gathering place rooted in classic Americana dining, created in partnership with Chef Timothy Hollingsworth and Caruso. Inspired by the iconic Alphabet Streets of Pacific Palisades, the concept offers elevated comfort food, timeless cocktails, and a warm, familiar setting designed for the community to reconnect and gather. Refined yet approachable, Alphabet brings a distinctly California take on the classic American grill.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Line Cook willprepare and execute menu items in accordance with the restaurant’s recipes and quality standards.The ideal candidatewill havea passion forfood,hasa positive attitude, and will thrive in a team environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 timelyoutput of restaurant menu items.
• Ensure the complianceof nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain a clean and organizedworkstation throughout the shift.
• Accommodate special requests and dietary restrictions.
• Ensureingredient freshness bychecking for quality and keeping track of old andnew items.
• Ensure proper food temperatures aremaintainedand food is stored correctly.
• Properly set up workstation withall ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Other duties as assigned by Head Chef.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have2-3 years of culinary experience.
• Must have at least 1 years’ experience in ahigh-volumekitchen.
• Must be 18+ years of age.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to work in hot/cold, and/or wet areas.
• Must be able to stand duringentireshift, often up to 8 hours with frequent bending, squatting, and lifting plates, boxes, and objects up to 30lbs.
• Must have a strong understanding of restaurant health and safety regulations.
• Basic understanding ofvarious cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Attentive and detail oriented.

PERKS:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurancewith companycontributionoffered the first of the month after60 daysof employment.
• Company Dining Discount.
• Accrued PTO (paid time off)