Part-Time Line Cook: Craft Quality in a Fast-Paced Kitchen

TKS Restaurants; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

TKS Restaurants in California seeks a part-time Line Cook to support busy kitchen operations, prepare ingredients, and ensure timely service in a fast-paced environment. You will follow recipes, manage portion sizes, maintain cleanliness, assist with inventory, and work with a team to uphold quality standards.

Must have 2+ years in a high-volume kitchen and be proficient with MS Word/Excel. Qualified applicants should have a HS diploma or GED; a food services management diploma is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in high-volume kitchen.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• High school diploma or GED; professional diploma in food services management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate activities of food preparation (kitchen, pantry, storeroom) and purchases food and kitchen supplies.
• Follows recipes, controls, portion, and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant.
• Specify number of servings to be made to control portion costs in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Oversee kitchen staff, ensure cleanliness of kitchen and equipment.
• Oversee line cooks, taste, smell, and observe food to ensure appearance standards.
• Inventory, storage, and distribution of food and supplies.
• Purchases food and kitchen supplies as needed.
• May set prices to be charged for items with direct supervisor’s approval.
• May plan, change, and standardize recipes to increase servings with supervisor approval.
• Track and report any food waste.
• Prepare and portion foods, and utilize surpluses and leftovers.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Ability to follow recipes

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food services management diploma (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

TKS Restaurants in California seeks a part-time Line Cook to support busy kitchen operations, prepare ingredients, and ensure timely service in a fast-paced environment. You will follow recipes, manage portion sizes, maintain cleanliness, assist with inventory, and work with a team to uphold quality standards.

Must have 2+ years in a high-volume kitchen and be proficient with MS Word/Excel. Qualified applicants should have a HS diploma or GED; a food services management diploma is a plus.