Line Cook - (Part time) Old Town Tequila Factory- San Diego, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

Old Town Tequila Factory is not simply changing its menu. We are rebuilding the culinary experience. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Line Cook who can deliver consistent breakfast service today while helping our culinary team prepare for tomorrow. This position is ideal for a cook who takes pride in technique, organization, food safety, and presentation-and who is excited to learn and execute a newly developed menu. You will manage an assigned station, prepare ingredients, cook menu items to order, maintain a safe and organized workspace, and work closely with the culinary and service teams to deliver quality food every time.

What You'll Do

• Set up, sanitize, stock, and maintain an assigned cooking station.
• Prepare and execute breakfast and other menu items according to recipes and presentation standards.
• Grill, sauté, fry, broil, bake, assemble, and plate dishes as assigned.
• Complete light preparation work such as chopping, slicing, measuring, and portioning.
• Monitor ticket times and communicate delays, shortages, or quality concerns.
• Follow recipes, portion standards, plating guides, and temperature requirements.
• Label, date, store, and rotate ingredients using FIFO procedures.
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, knife-safety, and equipment-handling standards.
• Maintain a clean workstation throughout the shift.
• Work closely with servers, expo, prep cooks, dishwashers, and kitchen leadership.
• Participate in training and menu-development activities as assigned.
• Help reduce waste while protecting food quality and consistency.

You'll Thrive Here If You

• Believe every plate matters.
• Stay organized and focused during fast-paced service.
• Accept feedback and enjoy learning new techniques and recipes.
• Communicate early when you need support.
• Respect food, equipment, coworkers, and the guest experience.
• Want to be part of a culinary relaunch rather than simply fill a shift.

What You'll Bring

• Previous line-cook or professional kitchen experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of cooking techniques, sanitation, food storage, and kitchen safety.
• Ability to follow written recipes and verbal instructions.
• Food-handler certification, or the ability to obtain one within the required timeframe.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift, carry, bend, reach, and work around hot equipment.
• Availability for early mornings, weekends, holidays, training, and potentially expanded hours following the restaurant relaunch.

Why Join Us?

You will have the opportunity to work alongside a culinary team that is creating something new. Strong performers may have opportunities to expand their stations, skills, responsibilities, and schedules as the new menu and restaurant concept launch.

Come cook with purpose-and help create Old Town Tequila Factory's next signature dish.

Old Town Tequila Factory is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations as required by law.