Line Cook: Chef-Driven Kitchen, Growth & Perks

Town and Country Resort; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Free team member parking

Free daily team member meal

50% off food and zero-proof beverages

Job summary

Town and Country Resort’s ARLO is seeking a Line Cook in San Diego to craft scratch-made dishes and maintain precise prep and station organization. You will work various stations, uphold ARLO’s standards, and help drive the kitchen toward Bib Gourmand ambitions.

The role requires reliable, team-minded cooks with strong knife skills, culinary curiosity, and a passion for quality. Evening, weekend shifts and flexibility are expected in this fast-paced resort kitchen.

Qualifications

• Previous line cook experience in a high-volume setting.
• Solid basic culinary skills and knife skills.
• Familiarity with sauté, grill, fry, or other professional kitchen stations.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and production standards.
• Strong sense of timing and attention to detail.
• Reliable, team-oriented, and adaptable.
• Curious, coachable, hardworking, and ready to improve.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, specifications, and ARLO standards.
• Work assigned stations such as sauté, grill, fry, or other areas based on experience and business needs.
• Complete daily prep and maintain a well-organized, properly stocked station.
• Execute dishes with consistency, accuracy, and attention to presentation.
• Maintain proper timing and communication with the culinary team during service.
• Work closely with the Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chefs, and other cooks to keep service moving.
• Monitor food quality, freshness, temperatures, and portion control.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation throughout the shift.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
• Properly store, label, rotate, and handle food products.
• Assist with receiving, inventory, and product organization as needed.
• Support special events, private dining, brunch, and other culinary operations at ARLO.
• Help create a positive kitchen culture where people work hard, communicate well, and have each other's backs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Line cook experience

Knife skills

Sauté/Grill/Fry

Read recipes

Timing & detail

Teamwork

Curious/Coachable

Education

Culinary education

Job description

Town and Country Resort’s ARLO is seeking a Line Cook in San Diego to craft scratch-made dishes and maintain precise prep and station organization. You will work various stations, uphold ARLO’s standards, and help drive the kitchen toward Bib Gourmand ambitions.

The role requires reliable, team-minded cooks with strong knife skills, culinary curiosity, and a passion for quality. Evening, weekend shifts and flexibility are expected in this fast-paced resort kitchen.