Line Cook: Craft Modern Dishes in a Fast-Paced Kitchen

Gjelina Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gjelina Group is seeking a Line Cook in Los Angeles to join a busy kitchen. You will prepare a wide variety of foods following traditional and modern recipes, ensuring high quality and consistency. You will learn the restaurant's concept and ethos, work with a chef team, and help train new staff as needed.

The role emphasizes guest satisfaction, collaboration, and strong teamwork, with a focus on maintaining a clean, safe kitchen and supporting the culinary staff across shifts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Professional cooking/baking knowledge and knife handling/safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of appearance and hygiene.
• Follow recipes and measure ingredients.
• Bake, grill, steam and boil foods.
• Present and plate final dishes.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Handle and store ingredients properly.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist in opening and closing procedures.
• Set up stations and monitor inventory.
• Assist in checks on food quality and temperatures.
• Cross-train in other kitchen positions.

Skills

Customer service focus

Team work

Decisive

Motivated

Flexible

High cleanliness

Knife handling

Ability to train

Calm under pressure

Fast pace

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Gjelina Group is seeking a Line Cook in Los Angeles to join a busy kitchen. You will prepare a wide variety of foods following traditional and modern recipes, ensuring high quality and consistency. You will learn the restaurant's concept and ethos, work with a chef team, and help train new staff as needed.

The role emphasizes guest satisfaction, collaboration, and strong teamwork, with a focus on maintaining a clean, safe kitchen and supporting the culinary staff across shifts.