Line Cook

Crossroads Kitchen; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Crossroads Kitchen in West Hollywood invites a line cook to join our team, offering refined vegan dishes in a plant-forward setting with full bar service.

We seek 2+ years in fast-paced kitchens, strong upscale dining techniques, and reliability on Sundays; you’ll collaborate across stations, maintain sanitation, and contribute to a memorable guest experience.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience cooking in a fast paced restaurant or cafe kitchen.
• Experience in upscale, fine dining techniques is preferred.
• Must be available on Sundays.
• Maintain Food Handler's Certification and Serve Safe knowledge.
• Ability to walk and stand for the shift; lift up to 25 lbs.
• Commitment to workplace safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team with all staff to maintain efficient service.
• Practice sanitation and safety principles in the kitchen.
• Prepare items with proper portions and garnishes on the line.
• Waste management and waste reporting.
• Prepare recipes and set up the kitchen line.
• Monitor temperatures of equipment and held foods.
• Calibrate bi-metallic thermometers daily.
• Ensure equipment and facilities are in proper condition and report needed repairs.
• Meet ticket times and escalate if delays occur.
• Operate grill, sauté, and fry stations simultaneously.
• Report to work in neat uniform with clean personal hygiene.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director/Manager.

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen

Upscale dining

Knife handling

Team collaboration

Wine service

Job description

Join us in the hub of Melrose - Fairfax Fashion District in West Hollywood!

Since 2013, Crossroads Kitchen has grown in recognition as an upscale eatery providing our local West Hollywood and LA community with refined vegan dishes, paired with the best wines & cocktails.

Our fine dining décor and ambiance welcomes guests to have the best experience, in the first plant-based restaurant in town to have a full bar with an inspired cocktail program. There are no obvious vegan cues and most guests don't even make the connection that the menus is plant-based - they just know that our restaurant is inviting and the food is wonderfully delicious.

Crossroads is an intersection where vegans, flexitarian's, omnivores and meat eaters can cross paths to share a delicious meal and a good time. We believe great food should be enjoyed by everyone! If you share the same enthusiasm, we’d love to have you join our growing team!

What We Offer:

• Hourly pay is negotiable based on your experience ($20 per hour plus service charge)

Responsibilities:

• Work as a team with all employees in order to maintain an efficient atmosphere and an effective food and beverage service.
• Practice Sanitation and Safety principles while in the kitchen.
• Using proper methods of preparation, sizes of portioning and the garnishing of food while on the line
• Waste management including waste reporting
• Preparation of recipes and set up of the kitchen line.
• Monitoring temperatures for equipment, product and monitor holding temperatures on the line.
• Calibration of daily use of bi-metallic stemmed thermometers.
• Ensure proper conditions of all equipment and facilities and alerting management when repairs are needed.
• Prepare all items within designated ticket time and alerting management if ticket times are not being met.
• Operate several line functions simultaneously including grill, sauté and fry station.
• Report to work in a neat and clean uniform; well-groomed hair and personal hygiene are essential.
• All other duties as assigned by Director/Manager.

What We’re Looking For:

• At least 2 years of experience cooking in fast paced restaurant or cafe kitchen, with strong knowledge of upscale, fine dining techniques preferred.
• Experience working in at a pizza and salad station highly preferred.
• Must be available on Sundays.
• Maintain Food Handler's Certification and knowledge of Serve Safe requirements, as well as have the ability to use knives in a proficient manner.
• Knowledge and practice of workplace safety procedures.
• Ability to walk and stand during entire shift; continuously reach, bend, lift, carry; be able to lift up to 25 lbs as needed.

Crossroads Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability or perceived disability, and per the Fair Chance Ordinance will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the ordinance.