Line Cook — Flexible Schedule, High-Volume Dining

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is seeking a dedicated line cook to craft high-quality dishes in a fast-paced, full-service setting. You will be an ambassador for the restaurant, building rapport with teammates and guests to deliver memorable experiences.

The role requires a passion for quality culinary work, strong knife skills, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. You will maintain station cleanliness and adhere to safety and sanitation standards while supporting a

Qualifications

• 2 years of previous experience in restaurant and/or culinary experience in a high volume, full service restaurant is preferred.
• Time management and organizational ability required for high quality food production.
• Ability to work with minimal direction or supervision to complete assigned tasks.
• Trained in knife skills and basic kitchen equipment usage.
• Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent quality and presentation of all food to the guests in a timely manner.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Item specifications, including preparation, execution, and presentation will be provided to you.
• Know and comply consistently with standard portion size, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Prevent the spoiling and contamination of foods by implementing proper sanitation practices while ensuring compliance with policy and health regulations.
• Maintain a clean work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Assist in the daily cleaning of the pantry, cooking line, prep kitchen, dish area, stairs, walk-in and prep area.
• Report any maintenance or repairs needed to the Executive Chef.
• Follow departmental policies as well as restaurant rules and regulations set forth in the Employee Handbook and by management.

Skills

Knife skills

Kitchen equipment usage

Time management

Multitasking

Job description

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is seeking a dedicated line cook to craft high-quality dishes in a fast-paced, full-service setting. You will be an ambassador for the restaurant, building rapport with teammates and guests to deliver memorable experiences.

The role requires a passion for quality culinary work, strong knife skills, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. You will maintain station cleanliness and adhere to safety and sanitation standards while supporting a