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About the Role

As a Line Cook, you will execute prep and service to exacting standards, ensuring every dish reflects JAG quality, consistency, and speed. You’ll own your station, from mise en place to plating, and work closely with an energetic team while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and strong execution during high-volume service.

Responsibilities

• Execute prep and service to exacting standards.
• Ensure every dish reflects JAG quality, consistency, and speed.
• Own your station, from mise en place to plating.
• Work closely with an energetic team.
• Maintain food safety, cleanliness, and strong execution during high-volume service.
• Use strong knife skills to prep, set up, and confidently run your station during busy service.
• Cook and plate menu items to recipe, quality, and presentation standards while maintaining strong timing and ticket flow.
• Work collaboratively with an energetic kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Understand ingredients and preparation methods to ensure consistency and accurate execution.
• Plan for and manage your shift, including station readiness and proactive communication of low pars and 86s.
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards (FIFO, temperature control, allergens, clean-as-you-go).
• Assist with receiving deliveries, rotating inventory, and minimizing waste.
• Safely operate kitchen equipment and report maintenance or product issues as needed.
• Support teammates during peak periods and jump in where needed.
• Participate in training, tastings, menu changes, and special events.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization while contributing to a positive, professional kitchen culture.

Requirements

• Open availability with flexibility (minimum of 3 days per week, including evenings, weekends and holidays).
• 1+ years of professional kitchen experience (upscale casual, casual fine, or fine dining preferred).
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.
• Strong communication, ability to stay calm under pressure and work well in a team environment.
• Solid knife skills and ability to follow prep lists and recipes.
• Knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and food safety standards.
• Food Handler certification (or ability to obtain).
• This position will spend 100% of the time standing or walking.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length.
• Ability to work at a steady pace while multitasking in limited kitchen space.
• Frequent exposure to heat, steam, refrigeration, and cleaning chemicals.
• Continuous use of knives and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to lift 30–50 lbs regularly.
• Occasional pushing or pulling of carts/equipment up to 250 lbs.
• Requires repetitive motions including grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, hearing ability, and visual acuity.
• Slip-resistant footwear required.

Skills

• Knife skills
• Food safety standards
• Cooking techniques
• Kitchen equipment operation
• Problem solving
• Self-motivation
• Organization
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Ability to stay calm under pressure

Work Type

• Hourly
• Full-time

Experience Level

• 1+ years of professional kitchen experience

Education Level

• Food Handler certification
• Culinary degree is a plus

Salary/Compensations

• $18.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with opportunities for cross-training and advancement
• Eligible health & wellness benefits (for qualifying positions)
• Employee dining and partner discounts

About the Company

• José Andrés Group (JAG) is a hospitality company led by Chef José Andrés, known for outstanding guest experiences, innovation, and a values-driven culture.
• Our teams bring world-class food and warm hospitality to life across acclaimed concepts worldwide.

Equal Opportunity

• José Andrés Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the federal E-Verify Program.