Line Cook/ Cocinero

Workstream; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) + Company Match

Sick time

Meal credit on shift

Employee discount

Shoes for Crews reimbursement

Job summary

The Stand Carmel Mountain is hiring a Line Cook to join our San Diego kitchen. You will cook and prep on grill, fry, salad, and expo stations, following our build guides to ensure every item meets our quality standards.

We value a positive attitude, reliability, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. This full-time or part-time position includes benefits and opportunities for growth within The Stand family.

Qualifications

• Must have grill experience and be able to cook on multiple stations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and stay organized.
• Commitment to cleanliness, safety, and teamwork on shift.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prep on multiple stations including grill and expo.
• Follow build guides to ensure consistency across menu items.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized station at all times.
• Prepare food promptly during rush periods.
• Collaborate with a tight-knit kitchen team and support guests.
• Attend to special guest requests and uphold The Stand values.

Skills

Grill experience

Teamwork

Fast-paced kitchen

Cleanliness/sanitation

Positive attitude

Reliability (weekends/holidays)

Job description

We are looking to fill the PM Shift! Grill experience necessary

Line Cook / Cocinero — The Stand Carmel Mountain 12045 Carmel Mountain Rd #303, San Diego, CA 92128, USA

The Stand isn't your average fast‑casual restaurant. We've grown to 22+ locations across California and Texas — and we're just getting started. That growth means opportunity for people who love food, work hard, and want to be part of something bigger.

We're looking for passionate Line Cooks who take pride in every plate, thrive in a fast‑paced kitchen, and want to build a real career in food.

What You'll Do as a Line Cook

• Cook and prep on multiple stations — salad, fry, grill, and expo
• Follow our build guides to make every menu item consistently and correctly
• Keep your station clean, organized, and sanitary throughout every shift
• Prepare food items in a sanitary and timely manner
• Work as part of a tight‑knit, supportive kitchen team
• Attend to special guest requests and go the extra mile
• Exemplify The Stand's mission: Ethics Passion Teamwork

What We're Looking For a Line Cook

• A passion for food and a desire to do things right
• Positive attitude, initiative, and a team‑first mentality
• Reliable —Weekends, and holidays are part of the job
• Ability to stay focused and move fast during a rush
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Compensation & Benefits:

• Tip pool (~$4–7/hr average)
• Up to $25.00 per hour
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)+Company Match (We help invest in your future)
• Sick time
• Meal credit on shift, employee discount off shift
• Shoes for Crews reimbursement
• Full-Time Position / Part-Time Position

The Path:We promote from within — aggressively. Line Cook Prep Lead Assistant Kitchen Manager Kitchen Manager

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, per applicable law.

* Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We believe in Great Food.
We believe Great Food deserves equally Great Service.
We believe that Great Food & Service shouldn’t come at the expense of Great Value.