Line Cook

L&L Hawaiian BBQ- Hb South Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A restaurant chain in San Diego is seeking a Line Cook to handle food preparation and maintain a clean kitchen environment. Responsibilities include setting up cooking stations, preparing food according to recipes, and ensuring safety and sanitation standards are met. The ideal candidate has experience in a kitchen and strong teamwork skills. This role is essential for delivering quality service in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Understanding of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Previous prep or line cook experience.

Responsibilities

• Sets up station according to restaurant guidelines.
• Prepares all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Cleans and maintains station practicing good safety and sanitation.

Skills

English language and professional communications skills

Ability to take direction

Ability to work in a team environment

Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure

Problem solving abilities

Self-motivated and organized

Commitment to quality service

Job description

Overview

Line Cook Job Description. Reporting Relationships: Position Reports to: Kitchen Manager

Responsibilities

• Sets up station according to restaurant guidelines.
• Prepares all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant. Restocks all items as needed throughout shift.
• Cleans and maintains station in practicing good safety, sanitation, and organizational skills.
• Has understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment in station.
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.
• Performs additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by the GM or Kitchen Manager at any time.

Qualifications

Knowledge

1. Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
2. Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
3. Previous prep or line cook experience.

Skills/Aptitudes

1. English language and professional communications skills are required.
2. Ability to take direction.
3. Ability to work in a team environment.
4. Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
5. Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.
6. Commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge.

Working Conditions

1. This position will spend 100% of the time standing.
2. Occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat, and water.
3. The individual must be able to transport up to 50 pounds on occasion and up to 35 pounds regularly.
4. Must be able speak, read and understand basic cooking directions.
5. Must be able to hear with 100% accuracy with correction.
6. Must be able to see 20/20 vision with correction.

Level

The individual will work directly under Kitchen Manager.