Line Cook

Sage Restaurant Group; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer matching

Health savings and flexible spending

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Hotel and restaurant discounts

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

The Surfing Fox at The Pierside Hotel in Santa Monica is seeking a Line Cook to join our culinary team. You will ensure proper service from the front line through quality control and assist in training line cooks while upholding sanitation standards.

We value independent thinkers with an entrepreneurial spirit. The position offers competitive pay, growth opportunities, and benefits as part of Sage Restaurant Group.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent is required.
• Experience in a kitchen environment is preferred (1–2 years).
• Knowledge of cooking and kitchen procedures to ensure quality.

Responsibilities

• Check items against recipes and ensure proper presentation and quality.
• Monitor line setup for efficiency during meals.
• Maintain sanitation and follow SOPs for food safety and storage.
• Prepare food following recipes and portion standards; manage prepped items.
• Assist in keeping buffet stocked and rotate perishables.
• Help reduce food cost and waste per SOP.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Why us?

The Surfing Fox, located in The Pierside Hotel, is seeking a Line Cook to join our team in serving guests with creativity and passion!

Work Where You Belong! California Cuisine with a side of Sunshine! Fresh, SoCal flavors with an ocean breeze. The clink of glasses on that first toast of the trip. That state of mind where everything just feels so…easy. That’s what you’ll find at The Surfing Fox. Built on a menu of fresh, local flavors, Santa Monica’s newest restaurant blends the best of modern California and vintage surf culture.

We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We’re not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it’s what industry leaders do. That’s why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you consider joining us!

Job Overview

To ensure proper service from the front line through quality control, training of line cooks and ensure proper sanitation levels.

Responsibilities

• Check all items against the recipe cards, verify that use records are followed for all items served and that food is presented in an efficient, quality manner.

• Monitor the line set up prior to all meal functions to ensure maximum efficiency during meal periods.

• Monitor the equipment maintenance and kitchen "clean as you go" policy to ensure strict adherence.

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.

• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.

• Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.

• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.

• Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.

• Assist in keeping buffet stocked.

• Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.

• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent.

Experience

Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of cooking and the practices and procedures of a kitchen in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying: Position regularly involves lifting food cases and metros weighing up to 70 lbs. Items include food, small equipment -75% of the time.

• Periodic climbing required.

• Bending of the knees does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.

• Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day.

• Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day.

• Must be able to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.

• Must be able to see that product is prepared appropriately. Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying.

• Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing.

Environment

Inside 95% of 8 hours. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance

• Paid time off

• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching

• Health savings and flexible spending accounts

• Basic Life and AD&D insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.

• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Property: The Pierside Hotel

Outlet: Restaurant

Category: Culinary

Min: USD $25.11/Hr.

Tipped Position: Yes

Address: 120 Colorado Ave

City: Santa Monica

State: California

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability