Line Cook

Casa Madera West Hollywood; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Line Cook at Noble 33 in West Hollywood, CA, prepares and finishes menu items with precision in a fine-dining setting, maintaining high quality, presentation, and sanitation. You will work under pressure, own your station, and follow recipes and safety guidelines to ensure flawless service and guest experiences.

We seek high-energy teammates with a guest-first attitude who are eager to learn, disciplined, and capable of standing for long shifts while keeping the kitchen clean and organized.

Qualifications

• Previous Line Cook experience in a high-volume, fine-dining or upscale restaurant.
• Solid cooking techniques and plating standards.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Available to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Commitment to cleanliness and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and finish menu items to exact specifications with consistency.
• Ensure items are delivered across stations with correct temps and presentation.
• Follow recipes, portions, techniques, plating and quality guidelines.
• Perform with urgency and composure during peak periods.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized workstation with proper sanitation.
• Adhere to health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Receive and execute instructions from Executive/Sous Chef or Kitchen Lead.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen leadership for smooth service.
• Anticipate team needs and assist other stations as needed.
• Maintain professional, focused and respectful demeanor in the kitchen.
• Uphold kitchen policies, procedures and standards.

Skills

High energy

Guest-first attitude

Knife skills

Food safety

Strong work ethic

Job description

Join a high-energy team that delivers a feast for the senses on a daily basis. We strive for excellence with an elevated sense of hospitality. We care for our team and our community.

We're looking for high energy team players with a guest-first attitude who are eager to learn and pride themselves on providing exceptional guest experiences.

Your role as a Line Cook is extremely important to our success. Our line cooks are responsible for preparing food in a timely manner, maintaining high level of food quality and presentation, minimizing unnecessary food waste, and maintaining high levels of food safety and food preparation in alignment with the health department national standards. Let's be honest...the guests came for the food and your role is paramount in creating exceptional guest experiences!

Job Summary

The Line Cook plays a key role in delivering consistent, high-quality dining experience by executing menu items with precision, consistency, and urgency in a fine-dining environment. This position is responsible for preparing and finishing dishes to established standards while maintaining high levels of food quality, presentation, and sanitation. Line Cooks must work efficiently under pressure, take full ownership of their station, follow all recipes and safety guidelines, and collaborate closely with kitchen leadership and teammates to ensure smooth service.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and finish menu items to exact specifications with consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail

• Ensure food is executed and delivered simultaneously across stations while maintaining high quality, proper temperature, and presentation

• Follow all recipes, portion sizes, cooking techniques, plating standards, and quality guidelines consistently.

• Execute service with urgency and precision while maintaining composure during high-volume and high-pressure periods

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workstation at all times, including proper sanitation of surfaces, tools, equipment, and storage areas

• Comply with all health, safety, food handling, and sanitation standards in alignment with local and national regulations

• Receive, understand, and execute instructions from the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Leadership accurately and efficiently

• Communicate effectively with kitchen leadership and teammates to ensure smooth service flow and ticket execution

• Anticipate the needs of the team and provide support to other stations when appropriate

• Maintain a professional, focused, and respectful demeanor at all times in the kitchen

• Uphold all kitchen policies, procedures, and standards consistently

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Line Cook or Prep Cook in a high-volume, fine-dining or upscale restaurant environment preferred

• Strong foundational knowledge of cooking techniques, knife skills, and plating standards

• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment

• Strong sense of urgency, organization, and time management

• Availability to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift, push, or pull up to 35 pounds

• Commitment to cleanliness, food safety, and culinary excellence

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time during scheduled shifts

• Ability to move throughout all areas of the restaurant, including kitchens, storage areas, receiving areas, walk-in coolers, freezers, and outdoor spaces as applicable

• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull food products, kitchen equipment, supplies, and other operational items

• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds independently and up to 85 pounds on occasion

• Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment and work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to heat, open flames, sharp objects, and varying temperatures

• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and utilize technology required to perform essential job functions

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.