Line Cook

Join Our Team at La PopularBe a part of something exciting! La Popular is a chef-driven concept born in Mexico City, one of the world's most exciting culinary hubs. Since launching in Roseville, CA in 2022, we've expanded to Austin, Porter Ranch, and Claremont—with more locations on the way.Our mission is simple: serve authentic Mexican food with bold flavors, in a space that feels alive and welcoming. And that comes down to our people.We're building a team that brings:Energy – A positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm that lifts everyone around you.Discovery – A constant curiosity to learn, grow, and explore new flavors, ideas, and ways to improve.Community – A mindset of connection and collaboration—with our guests and with each other.If that sounds like you, we'd love to have you on the team. THE PERKS!Pay Rate - $19 per hourWeekly PayFun & Fast Paced EnvironmentCompany contestsGrowth OpportunitiesManagement DevelopmentBenefits packagePurpose of the PositionPrepare all menu items in accordance with established quality and time standards while maintaining a clean and sanitary work area. This is a non-exempt position that reports directly to the Kitchen Manager and indirectly to others in management.Essential Job FunctionsInteract with co-workers in a friendly, enthusiastic, and professional manner (i.e., a warm smile and sincere greeting)Consistent attendance and punctualityPositive AttitudeCompliance with employee handbook and training manualsAssemble/dismantle workstation in a timely mannerExecute all recipes to the letter (i.e., properly measure ingredients)Prepare all items within La Popular's quality and cook time standardsPlace all items on appropriate plates according to verbal directions or written pivot pointsPrepare all plates for final presentationToast buns/breadCook french fries to orderKeep station well stocked and sanitaryMaintain a clean grill, free of debrisMaintain clean and dry buildingSet up and Operate grill, oven, broiler, fryer, and all other equipment usedVerbally communicate with other line positions regarding the preparation of all itemsAssist on Salads, Sauté and Assembler positions, if neededLabel, date, and rotate all prepped items in accordance with La Popular's shelf life specificationsRead checks and respond to the verbal requests from other kitchen staff membersSkim and clean fryersFilter and/or change shortening, as neededAssist Prep, Line or Dish machine functions, when neededQualificationsAt least 21 years of ageFood Handler Safety Training CardEquipment UsedFrench Fry FryerTortilla PressWells WarmerGrill/ Flat-top GrillAssorted Knives and other equipment related to food prepGrill/Pastry Brushes/Tongs/SpatulaAssorted Measuring UtensilsWand MixerMeat SlicerLang OvenBuffalo ChopperSalad Cutter/Greens Machine/Salad SpinnerConvection OvenTrash CompacterSanitizing Bottle/TowelPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentPosition requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting products and supplies, and repetitive hand and wrist motion; working with and around hot, cold, and hazardous equipment in a fast paced and congested environment that will occasionally be loud, hot, and/or physically demanding.At-Will Statement & Job Description DisclaimerThis position is at-will. Line Cooks have the right to resign at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, with or without cause. Likewise, La Popular has the right to terminate employment at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, with or without cause. This at-will employment relationship will remain in full force and effect notwithstanding any changes that may occur in position, title, pay or other terms or conditions of my employment with La Popular. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Nonessential functions of the job may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.