Night Line Cook — High-Volume Kitchen, Tips Included

Lalla Grill; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay

Employee meal discount

Shift meals

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lalla Grill is a busy, high-volume local restaurant seeking an experienced Line Cook to keep up with a fast-paced line, maintain consistency, and contribute to a strong, teamwork-focused kitchen. The role covers Del Monte and Oceanside locations with both part-time and full-time options.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in professional kitchens, strong time management, and the ability to follow recipes under pressure. Spanish fluency is preferred, with English also valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of professional kitchen experience.
• Prior Line Cook experience in high-volume restaurant.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Formal culinary training preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish; English proficiency preferred.
• Strong cooking skills with excellent time management and multitasking.
• Able to follow recipes accurately and maintain quality.
• Able to work efficiently under pressure.
• Food handler card required shortly after hiring.

Responsibilities

• Execute food preparation and cooking on designated line stations.
• Maintain consistent portioning, flavor, and presentation.
• Follow recipes, prep lists, and kitchen procedures accurately.
• Complete daily prep and keep stations fully stocked before service.
• Maintain sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards at all times.
• Clean and maintain equipment and work areas.
• Communicate clearly with kitchen team and FOH when needed.
• Coordinate timing on tickets to ensure smooth service flow.
• Support fellow cooks and kitchen staff during rush periods.
• Assist in training new team members when assigned.
• Contribute to a respectful, positive, team-oriented environment.
• Stay calm and efficient during peak hours.
• Adapt quickly when workload shifts; address quality or safety concerns.

Skills

Line cook experience

High-volume kitchen

Time management

Spanish fluency

Food Handler Card

Education

High school diploma

Formal culinary training

Job description

Lalla Grill is a busy, high-volume local restaurant seeking an experienced Line Cook to keep up with a fast-paced line, maintain consistency, and contribute to a strong, teamwork-focused kitchen. The role covers Del Monte and Oceanside locations with both part-time and full-time options.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in professional kitchens, strong time management, and the ability to follow recipes under pressure. Spanish fluency is preferred, with English also valued.