Line Cook - Coastal Seafood, High-Volume, Consistent

The Press Club Grill; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Shift meals & dining discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lobster Lab at Sky Deck in San Diego, CA is seeking an experienced line cook who takes pride in consistency. You’ll run your station, cook items to spec, and help maintain health-inspection readiness on a busy service day.

Requires at least 1 year line cooking experience, solid knife skills, and a team-first attitude. California Food Handler Card or willingness to obtain one within 30 days; ability to stand long shifts and lift up to 50 lbs; evenings, weekends, and some holidays required.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of line cooking experience (fast-casual or full service).
• Comfortable on griddle and fryer stations, with solid knife skills.
• Speed with consistency — stay organized when tickets stack.
• Team-first attitude: clean, respectful, and reliable shift after shift.
• California Food Handler Card, or willingness to get one within 30 days of hire.
• Able to stand for a full shift, work around heat, and lift ~50 lbs.
• Availability that includes evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

Responsibilities

• Run your station — griddle, fryer, soups, or assembly — through service, keeping pace with tickets without sacrificing quality.
• Cook and build every item exactly to spec; consistency is the job.
• Handle seafood properly: temperatures, storage, rotation, and strict cross-contamination control.
• Set up and break down your station — prep levels, backups, and clean-as-you-go through the whole shift.
• Communicate on the line: call backs, count downs, and flag low stock or 86s early.
• Keep the kitchen at health-inspection-ready standards at all times.
• Pitch in on prep and dish when the team needs it.

Skills

Line cooking

Knife skills

Team player

Education

California Food Handler Card

ServSafe certification

Job description

Lobster Lab at Sky Deck in San Diego, CA is seeking an experienced line cook who takes pride in consistency. You’ll run your station, cook items to spec, and help maintain health-inspection readiness on a busy service day.

Requires at least 1 year line cooking experience, solid knife skills, and a team-first attitude. California Food Handler Card or willingness to obtain one within 30 days; ability to stand long shifts and lift up to 50 lbs; evenings, weekends, and some holidays required.