Venice Beach Hotel Café Kitchen: Prep & Line Cook

ASH People LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer 401(k) with match

Paid time off: vacation and personal

Ash Hotel & F&B discounts

Sick leave (California)

Job summary

ASH Hotels seeks a Kitchen Prep & Line Cook to join the Venice Beach kitchen team, supporting breakfast through dinner service. You’ll prep, cook, and plate dishes to standard, maintain a clean station, and contribute to a fast-paced, high-heat environment under the Kitchen Supervisor.

Ideal candidates bring 1+ year of back-of-house experience, strong knife skills, and the ability to follow recipes with precision. Food Handler cert or ability to obtain is required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of back of house / culinary experience, preferably in a full-service restaurant or hotel F&B setting.
• Experience working on a station during active service; comfortable working multiple dayparts (breakfast through dinner).
• Solid knife skills and working knowledge of basic culinary techniques.
• Ability to follow recipes and plating standards consistently.
• Food Handler certification required, or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure as part of a small, close-knit kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items to recipe, portion, and plating specifications across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.
• Set up, stock, and maintain an assigned station, ensuring mise en place is ready before each service.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP procedures, including proper food handling, storage, and temperature control.
• Maintain required Food Handler certification and comply with all food safety protocols.
• Communicate clearly with the Kitchen Supervisor and fellow cooks to ensure smooth ticket times and accurate orders.
• Monitor portioning and minimize waste during prep and service; assist with receiving, storing, and rotating food.

Skills

Back of house experience

Under pressure teamwork

Knife skills

Recipe follow-through

Job description

ASH Hotels seeks a Kitchen Prep & Line Cook to join the Venice Beach kitchen team, supporting breakfast through dinner service. You’ll prep, cook, and plate dishes to standard, maintain a clean station, and contribute to a fast-paced, high-heat environment under the Kitchen Supervisor.

Ideal candidates bring 1+ year of back-of-house experience, strong knife skills, and the ability to follow recipes with precision. Food Handler cert or ability to obtain is required.