Line Cook - High-Volume, Premium Venue Dining

Oak View Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

Oak View Group in Los Angeles operates premium live entertainment venues and runs diverse dining experiences at Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. The Restaurant Line Cook will prepare high-quality menu items for a full-service venue, focusing on precision, consistency, and food safety.

This part-time role offers opportunities to contribute to an award-winning hospitality program, with benefits and a collaborative kitchen culture; flexibility for evenings, weekends, and events.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of line cook experience in a full-service restaurant, hotel, private club, or upscale hospitality environment preferred.
• Knowledge of classic cooking techniques and proper knife skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen.
• Food handler certification required or ability to obtain within the designated timeframe.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and event schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Operate assigned stations, including sauté, grill, broiler, pantry, fry, garde manger, or other kitchen stations.
• Execute à la carte service while maintaining quality, consistency, and timing.
• Ensure proper portioning and presentation of every dish before service.
• Communicate with the culinary team to coordinate efficient ticket flow.
• Complete daily prep work and mise en place for the assigned station.
• Monitor product quality and minimize food waste.
• Assist with menu changes, seasonal offerings, and chef specials as directed.
• Maintain organized workstations throughout service.
• Adhere to all health department regulations and food safety procedures.
• Properly store, label, and rotate food products.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas throughout each shift.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP and company food safety standards.
• Assist with banquet and catering production as needed.
• Support fellow cooks during peak service periods.
• Participate in daily kitchen meetings and training.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude while contributing to a collaborative kitchen culture.

Skills

Line cook experience

Knife skills

Food safety knowledge

Evening/weekend availability

Education

Food handler certification

Job description

Oak View Group in Los Angeles operates premium live entertainment venues and runs diverse dining experiences at Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. The Restaurant Line Cook will prepare high-quality menu items for a full-service venue, focusing on precision, consistency, and food safety.

This part-time role offers opportunities to contribute to an award-winning hospitality program, with benefits and a collaborative kitchen culture; flexibility for evenings, weekends, and events.