Line Cook - Precision Prep & Training

Lodge Bread Company; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Job summary

The Lodge Bread Company is seeking a dedicated line cook to join our kitchen team in Culver City. You will prepare meats, seafood, vegetables, and other menu items, portion ingredients, and plate dishes with Lodge Bread Company presentation standards.

You will help maintain cleanliness and consistency in quality and service. Requirements include a minimum of two years in food preparation and six months in a line cook role, with solid knowledge of cooking techniques and food safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Minimum six months of experience in a line cook role.
• Solid knowledge of standard cooking techniques, food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various types of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other foods using appropriate cooking methods such as roasting, grilling, frying, and sautéing.
• Ensure consistent food quality by following established recipes, portions, and presentation standards.
• Assume full responsibility for the quality and consistency of all products served.
• Maintain adequate product levels at assigned kitchen stations to support efficient service during peak hours.
• Keep work areas and equipment clean, sanitized, and organized.
• Prepare the ingredients for cooking by portioning, seasoning, marinating, breading or battering, as needed.
• Plate and decorate food according to Lodge Bread Company presentation standards.
• Handle, label and rotate all food products in accordance with food safety standards.
• Support with general preparation tasks during periods of low activity or as directed.
• Follow proper procedures for closing stations and kitchen closing responsibilities.
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings and contribute ideas and suggestions for improvements.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Kitchen Manager or the manager on duty.

Job description

The Lodge Bread Company is seeking a dedicated line cook to join our kitchen team in Culver City. You will prepare meats, seafood, vegetables, and other menu items, portion ingredients, and plate dishes with Lodge Bread Company presentation standards.

You will help maintain cleanliness and consistency in quality and service. Requirements include a minimum of two years in food preparation and six months in a line cook role, with solid knowledge of cooking techniques and food safety.