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Line Cook / Cocinero de Línea - Lalla Grill
Line Cook / Cocinero de Línea - Lalla GrillMoncada Group • Monterey, California, United States
Line Cook / Cocinero de Línea - Lalla Grill

Line Cook / Cocinero de Línea - Lalla Grill

Moncada Group • Monterey, California, United States
1 day ago
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Job description

Line Cook Position :

Location : Lalla Grill – Del Monte Shopping Center, Monterey, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Expected Hours : 40 hours per week

Pay : $20–$22 per hour + tips included

Minimum Qualifications : Candidates who do not meet the minimum will NOT be considered.

  • Minimum 3–5 years of professional kitchen experience.
  • Prior experience as a Line Cook in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant.
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Formal culinary training is preferred.
  • Must be fluent in Spanish; English proficiency preferred.
  • Strong cooking skills with excellent time management and multitasking ability.
  • Ability to follow recipes accurately and maintain consistent quality.
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
  • Valid Food Handler Card required shortly after hiring.

Who You Are :

You’re a reliable, skilled cook who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen. You work clean, stay focused during rushes, communicate well with the team, and take pride in delivering quality food consistently. You’re comfortable working major stations and maintaining high standards from prep to plate.

Join the Team at Lalla Grill :

Lalla Grill is a vibrant, high-volume local restaurant known for scratch-made dishes, fast-paced service, and a fun, energetic atmosphere. We’re currently hiring an experienced Line Cook who can keep up with a busy line, maintain consistency, and contribute to a strong, team-oriented kitchen environment. If you’re a skilled cook who enjoys a fast-paced workplace, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities :

Culinary & Kitchen Operations :

  • Execute food preparation and cooking on designated line stations.
  • Maintain consistent portioning, flavor, and presentation for every dish.
  • Follow recipes, prep lists, and kitchen procedures accurately.
  • Complete daily prep and keep stations fully stocked before service.
  • Maintain sanitation, cleanliness, and safety standards at all times.
  • Clean and maintain equipment and work areas.
  • Teamwork & Communication :

  • Communicate clearly with the kitchen team and FOH when needed.
  • Coordinate timing on tickets to ensure smooth service flow.
  • Support fellow cooks and kitchen staff during rush periods.
  • Assist in training new team members when assigned.
  • Contribute to a respectful, positive, team-oriented environment.
  • Professionalism & Problem Solving :

  • Stay calm and efficient during peak hours.
  • Adapt quickly when workload or station demands shift.
  • Address concerns about food quality or safety promptly.
  • Uphold Lalla Grill’s high standards at all times.
  • Schedule :

  • 8–10 hour shifts.
  • Day shifts required.
  • Weekends and holidays required.
  • Perks & Benefits :
  • Sick pay
  • 50% employee meal discount
  • Shift meals and drinks provided
  • Opportunities for growth within Lalla Grill and sister restaurants
  • Puesto : Cocinero de Línea

    Ubicación : Lalla Grill – Del Monte Shopping Center, Monterey, CA

    Tipo de Trabajo : Tiempo completo

    Horas Esperadas : 40 horas por semana

    Salario : $20–$22 por hora + propinas incluidas

    Calificaciones Mínimas : Los candidatos que no cumplan con los requisitos mínimos NO serán considerados.

  • Mínimo 3–5 años de experiencia profesional en cocina.
  • Experiencia previa como Cocinero de Línea en un restaurante de alto volumen y ritmo rápido.
  • Diploma de preparatoria o equivalente preferido.
  • Entrenamiento culinario formal es preferido.
  • Debe ser fluido en español; se prefiere inglés.
  • Fuertes habilidades culinarias, excelente manejo del tiempo y capacidad para realizar múltiples tareas.
  • Capacidad para seguir recetas con precisión y mantener calidad constante.
  • Capacidad para trabajar de manera eficiente bajo presión.
  • Se requiere tarjeta de Manipulador de Alimentos poco después de ser contratado.
  • Quién Eres :

    Eres un cocinero confiable y capacitado que prospera en una cocina de ritmo rápido. Trabajas de manera limpia, te mantienes enfocado durante las horas de mayor actividad, te comunicas bien con el equipo y te enorgulleces de entregar comida de alta calidad de manera constante. Te sientes cómodo trabajando en estaciones principales y manteniendo altos estándares desde la preparación hasta el plato.

    Únete al Equipo de Lalla Grill :

    Lalla Grill es un restaurante local animado y de alto volumen, conocido por sus platillos hechos desde cero, su servicio rápido y un ambiente divertido. Estamos buscando un Cocinero de Línea con experiencia que pueda mantener el ritmo en una línea ocupada, garantizar consistencia y contribuir a un ambiente de cocina positivo y orientado al trabajo en equipo. Si eres un cocinero fuerte al que le gustan los ambientes de ritmo rápido, queremos conocerte.

    Responsabilidades Principales : Operaciones Culinarias y de Cocina :

  • Preparar y cocinar los platillos en las estaciones asignadas.
  • Mantener porciones, sabor y presentación consistentes en cada platillo.
  • Seguir recetas, listas de preparación y procedimientos de cocina con precisión.
  • Completar la preparación diaria y mantener las estaciones abastecidas antes del servicio.
  • Mantener estándares de limpieza, seguridad y saneamiento en todo momento.
  • Limpiar y mantener el equipo y las áreas de trabajo.
  • Trabajo en Equipo y Comunicación :

  • Comunicarse claramente con el equipo de cocina y FOH cuando sea necesario.
  • Coordinar tiempos de los tickets para asegurar un flujo de servicio eficiente.
  • Apoyar a los compañeros de cocina durante los periodos de mayor actividad.
  • Ayudar a entrenar a nuevos miembros del equipo cuando se le asigne.
  • Contribuir a un ambiente positivo, respetuoso y orientado al trabajo en equipo.
  • Profesionalismo y Resolución de Problemas :

  • Mantener la calma y eficiencia durante horas de alta demanda.
  • Adaptarse rápidamente cuando cambian las necesidades de la estación o la carga de trabajo.
  • Informar de inmediato cualquier preocupación sobre la calidad o seguridad de los alimentos.
  • Mantener los altos estándares por los que Lalla Grill es conocido.
  • Horario :

  • Turnos de 8–10 horas.
  • Se requieren turnos de día.
  • Se requiere disponibilidad los fines de semana y días festivos.
  • Beneficios :

  • Pago por enfermedad
  • 50% de descuento en comidas de empleado
  • Comidas y bebidas durante el turno
  • Oportunidades de crecimiento dentro de Lalla Grill y restaurantes hermanos
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