Line Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen & Quality-Driven

gjelinagroup; Dayton (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

GJELINA GROUP is seeking a Line Cook to prepare a wide variety of dishes following traditional and modern recipes. You will work in line with the restaurant's concept, learn all food preparations, and help create a collaborative, positive kitchen environment under the chef team.

Responsibilities include following recipes, maintaining food safety, stocking stations, and assisting with opening/closing procedures. This role demands teamwork, speed, and reliability in a fast-paced kitchen.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule to include evenings, weekend shifts, and holidays.
• Must know basic math and measurements.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• In-depth understanding of professional cooking/baking, knife handling skills and safety.
• Ability to train and teach.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of appearance and hygiene.
• Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh.
• Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients.
• Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods.
• Present, garnish and arrange final dishes.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

customer service

leadership

teamwork

communication

initiative

flexibility

Tools

dough machine

ovens

fryers

knives

Job description

GJELINA GROUP is seeking a Line Cook to prepare a wide variety of dishes following traditional and modern recipes. You will work in line with the restaurant's concept, learn all food preparations, and help create a collaborative, positive kitchen environment under the chef team.

Responsibilities include following recipes, maintaining food safety, stocking stations, and assisting with opening/closing procedures. This role demands teamwork, speed, and reliability in a fast-paced kitchen.