Line Cook: High-Volume Kitchen Maestro

Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen in California is seeking a line cook to prepare a broad range of menu items under the guidance of a head or sous chef. You will work on a designated station, such as grill, stove, or prep area, and ensure timely, high-quality dish preparation.

The role requires strong culinary skills, knowledge of safety standards, and the ability to handle dietary requests. The kitchen operates in a fast-paced environment with flexibility for various shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum 5 years experience in culinary field/high volume restaurant or Culinary Degree and 2 years related experience.
• Previous experience in a high-volume Restaurant.
• Strong communication, proven leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Adept at troubleshooting and can calmly handle difficult situations.
• Proven ability to read and understand recipes.
• Understands the purpose of the knife and when to use it.
• Strong organizational skills; Ability to lead a team in a very fast paced environment.
• Exhibits a positive, friendly and helpful attitude to our guests and your co-workers.
• Motivates and encourages co-workers through daily reinforcement and coaching.
• Demonstrates passion and enthusiasm for working in the kitchen.
• Proven knowledge of culinary techniques and terminology.
• Valid Food Safety Certification or equivalent.
• Must be flexible and able to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays and special events.
• This position may including nights and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of cooking techniques such as braising, baking, roasting and high level skillet/sauté work.
• Knowledge of all kitchen equipment and adjusting thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters and steam kettles.
• Ability to inventory product, read menus and estimate food requirements to create a production plan.
• Knowledge of basic butchering.
• Maintains standards and specifications related to food preparation and food handling daily.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines including HACCP.
• Responsible for checking and maintaining proper temperatures during preparation, cooling, holding and serving of food items.
• Observes and tests food being cooked by tasting, smelling and piercing with cooking utensil.
• Cleans kitchen equipment.
• Handle dietary requests and guests with dietary concerns.
• Creates seasonings, cures and rubs.
• Bone and clean shellfish, cut, trim or grind meats, fish or poultry.
• Must demonstrate advanced culinary skills and use of kitchen equipment.
• Must discuss menu item preparation with kitchen manager and Chef-de-Cuisine.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen in California is seeking a line cook to prepare a broad range of menu items under the guidance of a head or sous chef. You will work on a designated station, such as grill, stove, or prep area, and ensure timely, high-quality dish preparation.

The role requires strong culinary skills, knowledge of safety standards, and the ability to handle dietary requests. The kitchen operates in a fast-paced environment with flexibility for various shifts.