Orange County - Line Cook

Orange County - Line Cook

The Party Staff

ORANGE COUNTY, California, US

Part Time

$21 - $23 Per Hour

Line Cook (Corporate Dining & Catering Events) Orange County

The Party Staff, Inc.

Assignments take place within a 25-mile radius of our Costa Mesa office, covering the following areas:

North Orange County: Anaheim, Fullerton, Brea, Placentia, Buena Park

Central Orange County: Irvine, Tustin, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Fountain Valley, Santa Ana

South Orange County: Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, San Clemente

Assignments include corporate kitchens, universities, catering partners, private clubs, and event venues throughout the region.

The Party Staff, Inc. is the West Coast's leading hospitality staffing company with more than 36 years of experience. We partner with corporate dining programs, universities, caterers, private clubs, and event venues to provide reliable, professional culinary staff. Due to continued growth in the Orange County market, we are expanding our back-of-house team and seeking dependable, experienced line cooks interested in consistent weekday morning work.

The Line Cook supports daily food production and service in professional kitchen environments, including corporate cafeterias, university dining facilities, and catered events. This is a flexible, on-call position ideal for culinary professionals who are comfortable working morning shifts, can step into a line or prep role quickly, and thrive in fast-paced kitchens.

Morning shifts, generally Monday through Friday, with start times as early as 6:00am. Shift length and schedule vary based on client needs.

Execute food preparation and line cooking duties according to kitchen standards and recipes

Assist with prep, cooking, plating, and service during breakfast and lunch periods

Support multiple stations as needed, including grill, saut, cold prep, or pantry

Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary workstations throughout the shift

Follow food safety, sanitation, and temperature control guidelines at all times

Work efficiently within established timelines and production schedules

Collaborate with kitchen teams, chefs, and supervisors to support service flow

Assist with opening and closing duties, including stocking and light cleaning

Follow company policies, uniform standards, and safety procedures

Minimum 6 months of professional kitchen experience in a restaurant, catering, corporate dining, or institutional setting

Ability to step onto a line or assist with prep with minimal supervision

Weekday morning availability required

Familiarity with standard kitchen equipment and food preparation techniques

Food Handler Card required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire

Reliable transportation to travel to assignments within a 25-mile radius of Costa Mesa

Strong work ethic, punctuality, and teamwork skills

Ability to stand and walk for 6 to 10 hours per shift

Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions

Ability to work in hot kitchen environments and occasionally outdoors

Professional kitchen and culinary team environments

Fast-paced service periods with structured production flow

Assignments issued through mobile scheduling; flexibility is essential

Hourly pay rate: $21.00 to $23.00 per hour, depending on experience

Weekly pay

The Party Staff will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act and applicable state and federal laws. A criminal history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment.

The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is prohibited without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

The Company provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources or Management.