Saute Cook

The Daily Catch; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Daily Catch Pasadena is seeking an experienced Sauté Cook to lead our kitchen team and prepare seafood and pasta dishes from scratch at the sauté station.

The ideal candidate will be confident across all stations—prep, pantry, sauté, grill, and fry—maintaining speed, consistency, and high quality in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

This role requires 7+ years of sauté cook experience in an Italian/seafood restaurant and flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 7+ years sauté cook experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of seafood and pasta preparation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks.
• Ability to stand long periods and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Receive, cook, and plate orders quickly and accurately.
• Cook a variety of seafood dishes following recipes for consistency.
• Assist with prep, stocking, and cleaning of kitchen stations.
• Safely operate knives, grill, broiler, stoves and oven.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Sauté cooking

High-volume kitchen

Knife skills

Stamina

Time management

Tools

Knives

Grill

Broiler

Stoves

Oven

Job description

Restaurant:The Daily Catch Pasadena

Job Title:Sauté Cook

Experience: 7+ years

Address:927 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA

Job Type:Full-Time

Pay: Hourly $24.00 - $30.00

Job Summary

The Daily Catch Restaurant is seeking experienced Sauté Cooks to help lead our kitchen. As a Sauté Cook, you will prepare and cook our signature seafood and pasta dishes from scratch at the sauté station. The ideal candidate is confident working all cooking stations, including prep, pantry, sauté, grill, and fry. Consistency, speed, and accuracy are necessary to cook in our high-volume kitchen.

About Us

Founded in 1973 in Boston’s North End, The Daily Catch is a family-owned Sicilian seafood and pasta known for authentic East Coast flavors and craftsmanship. With three Boston restaurants and a seafood wholesale business, we’re proud to bring our heritage to the West Coast with our first California location newly opened July 2026.

We will be serving fresh New England seafood flown in multiple times per week and prepared with our classic Sicilian recipes that have satisfied seafood lovers for over 50 years.

Responsibilities

• - Receive, cook, and plate orders quickly and accurately according to order slips
• - Cook a variety of seafood dishes, following recipes to ensure consistency and quality
• - Assist with opening and closing duties, including prep, stocking, and cleaning all kitchen stations
• - Safely use and operate all kitchen tools and equipment, including knives, grill, fry, broiler, stoves, and oven
• - Maintain equipment and kitchen areas to ensure a clean and safe working environment
• - Perform any other duties as assigned by the Chef

Qualifications and Experience

• - Required: Minimum 7 years of experience as a sauté cook in a high-volume restaurant
• - Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and knife-handling skills
• - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks at once
• - Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 25 pounds
• - Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• - Previous experience cooking in an Italian and/or seafood restaurant is a must

Company Culture

At The Daily Catch, we blend Sicilian passion with Boston grit and a love for the sea. We believe that great food starts with great people - passionate professionals who care deeply about the craft, the patrons, and the team around them. This is more than a kitchen; it’s a legacy. Join us in bringing Boston’s “King of Calamari” to the West Coast and help write the next chapter of The Daily Catch story.