Line Cook - Fast-Paced, High-Volume Kitchen

Scale by 3; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Scale by 3 in Temecula, CA is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to help deliver high‑quality dishes. You will follow recipes, prep ingredients, and work with a fast‑paced kitchen team to ensure every plate meets our standards and guest expectations.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of kitchen experience in a busy restaurant, can work weekends/holidays, and are comfortable standing up to 10 hours. English proficiency, reliability, teamwork, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of restaurant kitchen experience preferred.
• Weekend and holiday availability is required.
• Authorized to work in the US.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs several times a day.
• Proficiency in English.
• At least 16 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a diverse range of food items following recipes and specifications.
• Set up and prepare for service using various cooking equipment.
• Safely operate grills, stoves, and fryers, demonstrating proficiency with all tools and machinery.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in work areas during and after service.
• Handle all food products properly, following health department and company standards, and ensure correct temperatures on all ingredients.
• Follow verbal and written instructions, communicating effectively and professionally with coworkers and management.
• Follow order tickets from a POS system, preparing orders to customer dietary restrictions and/or preferences.
• Work in a fast-paced, noisy environment.
• Close the kitchen properly and complete deep clean projects as directed by the management team.
• Stand for long periods of time (up to 10 hours).

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Knife handling

Tools

POS system

Job description

Scale by 3 in Temecula, CA is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to help deliver high‑quality dishes. You will follow recipes, prep ingredients, and work with a fast‑paced kitchen team to ensure every plate meets our standards and guest expectations.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of kitchen experience in a busy restaurant, can work weekends/holidays, and are comfortable standing up to 10 hours. English proficiency, reliability, teamwork, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs are essential.