Line Cook

King's Hawaiian; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

King’s Hawaiian in Torrance, CA is hiring a dedicated line cook to support our ohana. You will prepare dishes with attention to taste and presentation, prep items for the front line, and maintain a clean, organized work area.

You’ll work across stations and follow health guidelines to ensure guest satisfaction. We value reliable, on‑time team members who contribute to a safe and inviting kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Speaks and understands basic English.
• Ability to work all stations, front line and prep areas.
• Love for food with cooking experience in a restaurant preferred.
• Able to arrive on time for all assigned shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Valid Food Handlers Card.
• Ability to bend, reach, kneel and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all dishes on menu with emphasis on taste and food quality.
• Prepares items needed for front line.
• Maintains sanitation and safety standards per health department.
• Keeps food areas organized and ready for daily business and rush times.
• Cooperates on safety and health procedures in the work area.

Skills

Basic English

All stations capable

Love for food

Punctuality

Food Handlers Card

Manual dexterity

Job description

Joining King’s Hawaiian makes you part of our ohana (family). We are a family-owned business for over seventy years, respecting our roots while thinking about our future as we continue to grow and care for our customers and the communities we serve. Our ohana members build an environment of inclusivity as they freely collaborate, pursue learning through curiosity, and explore innovation as critical thinkers. Beyond that, we are also passionate about supporting the long-term health and well‑wellness of our employees and their families. If you’re excited to rise with our team, come and join our ohana!

Job Requirements:

• Prepares all dishes on menu with an emphasis on taste and food quality.
• Prepares items needed for front line.
• Ability to work all stations, front line, and prep areas.
• For opening shift opens line and preps for the day.
• For closing shift closes line, puts away all items used, and cleans line.
• Ensures food quality and proper presentation of plates in a timely manner to guests.
• Keeps food areas organized and ready for daily business and rush times.
• Keeps guest and employee areas clean, safe, and stocked for daily business.
• Ensures procedures in food areas are sanitized according to Department of Health standards.
• Maintains the front‑line equipment and follows schedule to keep line, equipment, and station clean.
• Keeps work area clean by sweeping and mopping floors, wiping down equipment.
• Keeps all reach‑ins, coolers, walls, floors, shelves, drains, and mats clean.
• Follows all sanitation guidelines as prescribed by the health department.
• Cooperates on all matters relating to safety and health in the work area.
• Understands and complies with all general and specific safe job procedures that apply to this job including using knives safely, wearing slip resistant shoes, utilizing proper lifting techniques.
• Maintains the safe and proper use of all equipment.
• Completes side work and other tasks as assigned.

Skills/Experience:

• Speaks and understands basic English.
• Ability to work all stations, both front line and prep areas.
• Love for food with cooking experience in a restaurant preferred
• Able to arrive on time ready to work for all assigned shifts including, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Valid Food Handlers Card
• Ability to bend, reach, kneel and stand for extended periods of time during shift.

Compensation: $17.00-$18.00/hour based on experience.

King’s Hawaiian is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our ohana.