Line Cook

Muldoon's Irish Pub; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Job summary

Muldoon's Irish Pub in Newport Beach is seeking an experienced morning Line Cook to join our restaurant and bar team. Shifts start at 7am on Saturday and Sunday; 8am Monday - Friday. This role thrives in a fast-paced kitchen and takes pride in delivering high-quality dishes and memorable guest experiences.

You will prepare ingredients and menu items to our standards, maintain sanitation, manage inventory, and work with a friendly, professional team to ensure smooth service from opening to close.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Experience in a high-volume restaurant kitchen preferred.
• Ability to lift, carry, or pull heavy objects and stand for shifts.
• ServeSafe or California Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain)

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh ingredients and menu items according to recipes and restaurant standards
• Cook dishes accurately and efficiently, ensuring consistency, quality, and proper temperatures
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and responsibly
• Maintain proper sanitation and cleanliness of work surfaces, serving areas, and storage containers to ensure safe food-handling practices
• Monitor ingredient freshness, rotate stock, and track inventory to maintain quality standards
• Respond to guest feedback with professionalism and urgency
• Complete opening, side work, and closing duties to ensure the kitchen is organized and ready for service

Skills

Work authorization

High-volume kitchen experience

Physical stamina

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork and communication

Education

ServeSafe Certification

California Food Handler Certification

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts

Line Cook

We’re looking for an experienced morning Line Cook to join our restaurant and bar team. Shifts start at 7am on Saturday and Sunday; 8 am Monday - Friday. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, enjoys preparing high-quality dishes, and takes pride in contributing to an exceptional guest dining experience.

The Role

• Prepare fresh ingredients and menu items according to recipes and restaurant standards
• Cook dishes accurately and efficiently, ensuring consistency, quality, and proper temperatures
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and responsibly
• Maintain proper sanitation and cleanliness of work surfaces, serving areas, and storage containers to ensure safe food-handling practices
• Monitor ingredient freshness, rotate stock, and track inventory to maintain quality standards
• Respond to guest feedback with professionalism and urgency
• Complete opening, side work, and closing duties to ensure the kitchen is organized and ready for service

Requirements and Skills

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
• Previous experience as a restaurant cook in a high-volume kitchen preferred
• Ability to lift, carry, or pull heavy objects, including overhead lifting
• Ability to stand for the duration of the shift
• ServeSafe or California Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume kitchen
• Knowledge of food safety practices and proper kitchen techniques
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Friendly, professional, and collaborative demeanor

Environment

• Fast-paced, team-oriented restaurant and bar environment
• Opportunities to develop cooking skills and grow within the organization
• A culture centered on respect, collaboration, and creating memorable guest experiences
• Ability to work standing for duration of shift