Part-Time Line Cook — High-Volume Kitchen Pro

TKS Restaurants; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

TKS Restaurants in Escondido, CA is seeking a part-time Line Cook to support busy kitchen operations. You will prepare and portion foods, follow recipes, and help maintain a sanitary, organized work area.

This role requires teamwork and strong attention to safety and cleanliness. The ideal candidate has at least two years of high-volume kitchen experience, can work with Word/Excel, and is eligible to work in the United States with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

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

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 from any vegetable, meat, beverage, and dessert to control portion costs in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Oversee kitchen staff, ensure cleanliness of kitchen and equipment.
• Oversee line cooks, tastes, smells, and observes food to ensure recipes are 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 number of servings prepared with direct supervisor’s approval.
• Track and report any food waste.
• Prepare and portion foods, and utilize food surpluses and leftovers.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication (oral)

Attention to detail

Initiative

Accuracy

Customer oriented

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent, professional diploma in food services management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

TKS Restaurants in Escondido, CA is seeking a part-time Line Cook to support busy kitchen operations. You will prepare and portion foods, follow recipes, and help maintain a sanitary, organized work area.

This role requires teamwork and strong attention to safety and cleanliness. The ideal candidate has at least two years of high-volume kitchen experience, can work with Word/Excel, and is eligible to work in the United States with a valid driver's license.