LINE COOK/PREP COOK

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off

KABOB LINE / PREP COOK LA Times Top 101 | NYT Top 50 | Michelin Guide | Nationally Recognized Glendale Restaurant

Mini Kabob is seeking disciplined, hardworking line / prep cooks to join our team.

We are a family-owned Armenian restaurant established in 1987 and recognized by the LA Times Top 101, New York Times Top 50, and Michelin Guide. We are known for open-fire grilled meats, scratch-made recipes, high-quality ingredients, and operating at an extremely high level inside a small, fast-moving kitchen.

This is a hands-on position for individuals who take pride in their work, move with urgency, maintain high standards, and enjoy being part of a focused, team-oriented environment.

Our kitchen is small, busy, and physically demanding. The right candidate is dependable, organized, coachable, and able to perform consistently during high-volume service.

Responsibilities

• Execute line and prep responsibilities with speed, consistency, and attention to detail

• Prepare proteins, vegetables, sauces, marinades, and other ingredients according to established standards

• Support grill, prep, and production operations

• Maintain station cleanliness, organization, and readiness throughout service

• Follow recipes, portioning standards, and quality control procedures

• Assist with opening and closing duties

• Support catering production and large-order preparation when needed

• Work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

• Contribute to a positive, respectful, team-oriented culture

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant, line cook, prep cook, grill cook, or kitchen experience preferred

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment

• Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail

• Ability to follow direction and execute consistently

• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented

• Comfortable working in a hot kitchen environment

• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure

• Kabob, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, or high-volume grill experience is a plus

Position Details

• Full-time positions available

• ThursdaySunday schedule (restaurant closed MondayWednesday)

• Typical shift: 9:30 AM approximately 6:00 PM

• Paid time off

• 401(k) with company match

Compensation

• Base wage: $16.90/hr with guaranteed total earnings: approximately $2224/hr with tip makeup , depending on experience, performance, and position tier

• Clear path to advancement and higher earning potential for strong performers

Why Work With Us

• Work at one of Southern California's most recognized independent restaurants

• Learn alongside a highly experienced culinary team

• Stable schedule with three consecutive days off each week

• Respectful, no-drama work environment

• Opportunity for long-term growth within the company

• Be part of a restaurant recognized by the LA Times, New York Times, and Michelin Guide

We hire quickly for the right people and are looking for team members who take pride in quality, consistency, and doing things the right way.