Line Cook — Fresh Seafood, Growth & Flexible Hours

King's Seafood Company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shift meals

Premium benefits

Growth opportunities

Education reimbursement

Generous dining discount

Job summary

Water Grill in San Diego is seeking a line cook to join our kitchen team. You will execute orders with attention to recipe adherence, timing, and presentation, supporting a seamless service.

Hired cooks undergo station training (Grill, Sauté, Pantry, Steam, Sushi) and are evaluated on recipe knowledge, station readiness, and guest standards. Excellent teamwork and quality are essential daily.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old.
• 1 year experience as a restaurant cook.
• High school graduate.
• Food handlers Card.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate verbal and written English with Guests, management and co-workers.
• Ability to maintain complete knowledge of all cooking techniques which are required to prepare restaurant menu items.
• Ability to maintain complete knowledge of all menu and special items, their preparation method/time, all ingredients and quality standards, taste, appearance, texture, temperature, garnish and method of presentation.
• Ability to maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of food serving and preparation equipment.
• Ability to comprehend food orders.

Responsibilities

• Complete opening and closing duties as assigned.
• Prepare necessary food items for meal period and next service.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas.
• Cook for scheduled meal period.
• Follow supervisor’s instruction.
• Alert Chef or Sous Chef as to any deficiencies of food items.
• Notify management of any pertinent information related to shift activities.

Skills

Food prep

Food handling

English communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Water Grill in San Diego is seeking a line cook to join our kitchen team. You will execute orders with attention to recipe adherence, timing, and presentation, supporting a seamless service.

Hired cooks undergo station training (Grill, Sauté, Pantry, Steam, Sushi) and are evaluated on recipe knowledge, station readiness, and guest standards. Excellent teamwork and quality are essential daily.