Line Cook I

The Firehouse Restaurant; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Firehouse Restaurant, Sacramento’s premier fine-dining destination in the heart of Old Sacramento, is seeking a Line Cook I to join our culinary team. For more than 60 years, The Firehouse has been known for exceptional cuisine, gracious hospitality, an award-winning wine program, and memorable dining experiences.

The Line Cook I supports daily food preparation and service, maintains standards for quality, cleanliness, and teamwork, and develops skills in a professional kitchen.

Qualifications

• Previous professional cooking or kitchen experience preferred.
• Fine-dining experience is a plus.
• Culinary school education is preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of professional cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and food-safety practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and established preparation standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and menu items according to established recipes, specifications, and presentation standards.
• Set up and maintain an organized, clean, and properly stocked workstation.
• Execute assigned menu items accurately and efficiently during service.
• Follow proper food handling, sanitation, storage, labeling, and rotation procedures.
• Safely operate kitchen equipment, knives, ovens, grills, food processors, slicers, and other culinary tools.
• Communicate effectively with chefs, cooks, and other team members throughout service.
• Assist with prep work, stocking, cleaning, and other kitchen responsibilities as needed.
• Maintain a sense of urgency while supporting a respectful and collaborative kitchen environment.
• Follow all restaurant policies, food-safety requirements, and workplace safety procedures.

Skills

Line cook experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Education

Culinary school education

Job description

Description

The Firehouse Restaurant, Sacramento’s premier fine-dining destination in the heart of Old Sacramento, is seeking a Line Cook I to join our culinary team.

For more than 60 years, The Firehouse has been known for exceptional cuisine, gracious hospitality, an award-winning wine program, and memorable dining experiences. Our culinary team combines classic technique with fresh, high-quality ingredients to create thoughtful, beautifully prepared dishes in a professional kitchen environment.

The Line Cook I is an important member of our back-of-house team and is responsible for supporting daily food preparation and service while maintaining The Firehouse’s standards for quality, consistency, cleanliness, and teamwork. This is an excellent opportunity for a developing culinary professional who wants to strengthen their skills and grow within a fine-dining kitchen.

Requirements

What You'll Do

• Prepare ingredients and menu items according to established recipes, specifications, and presentation standards.
• Set up and maintain an organized, clean, and properly stocked workstation.
• Execute assigned menu items accurately and efficiently during service.
• Follow proper food handling, sanitation, storage, labeling, and rotation procedures.
• Safely operate kitchen equipment, knives, ovens, grills, food processors, slicers, and other culinary tools.
• Communicate effectively with chefs, cooks, and other team members throughout service.
• Assist with prep work, stocking, cleaning, and other kitchen responsibilities as needed.
• Maintain a sense of urgency while supporting a respectful and collaborative kitchen environment.
• Follow all restaurant policies, food-safety requirements, and workplace safety procedures.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous professional cooking or kitchen experience preferred.
• Fine-dining experience is a plus.
• Culinary school education is preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of professional cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and food-safety practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and established preparation standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.