Line Cook

Layla’s Falafel; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Layla’s Falafel in Stamford, CT is seeking a kitchen team member to help prepare and cook menu items, set up and break down stations, and maintain a clean, organized service area in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

We value reliability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. Expect standing for long periods, lifting up to 10–15 pounds, and shifts including daytime or evening hours on weekends in a family‑owned kitchen that cares about consistency and fresh, high‑quality food.

Qualifications

• Kitchen or food prep experience preferred; training available.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to Layla’s recipes and standards
• Set up and break down your station for service
• Maintain cleanliness, food safety, and organization at all times
• Work efficiently during busy service periods
• Communicate clearly with teammates and managers
• Follow portioning and prep guidelines to ensure consistency
• Assist with prep, restocking, and daily kitchen tasks as needed

Skills

Kitchen experience

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Team player

Punctuality

Follow systems

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and cook menu items according to Layla’s recipes and standards
• Set up and break down your station for service
• Maintain cleanliness, food safety, and organization at all times
• Work efficiently during busy service periods
• Communicate clearly with teammates and managers
• Follow portioning and prep guidelines to ensure consistency
• Assist with prep, restocking, and daily kitchen tasks as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Kitchen or food prep experience preferred (but not required—we train the right people)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness
• Punctual, dependable, and team-oriented
• Willingness to follow systems and take direction
• Pride in your work and respect for the kitchen

Schedule & Environment

• Flexible scheduling (daytime and evening shifts available)
• Weekends required
• Standing for extended periods
• Lifting up to 10–15 pounds
• Clean, structured, no-drama kitchen culture

Why Work at Laylas

• Family-owned and operated business with real standards
• Consistent systems and clear expectations
• Opportunity to grow with a respected local brand
• Supportive team environment

Laylas is built on consistency, care, and community. If you want steady work, clear structure, and a kitchen that values doing things the right way and making the best food on the market—we’d like to meet you.

At Layla’s Falafel, we are more than a fast - casual marketplace. We are a family company built on hard work, hospitality, and pride in serving our community. For over 25 years, we have shared our culture through fresh, made-from-scratch food prepared with high-quality ingredients and care.
Joining Laylas means becoming part of a team where your work matters. You are not just filling a position. You are helping carry forward a family tradition, serve real food, and create a welcoming experience for every guest. We value people who are reliable, respectful, coachable, and willing to grow with us as we continue building something bigger together.