Line Cook

Line CookGjusta Bakery More Info320 Sunset Avenue, Venice, CA Full Time • Hourly ($18.00 - $20.00) plus tipsPOSITION SUMMARY The Line Cook is a hourly kitchen position responsible for executing food preparation and service at the highest level.GENERAL ATTRIBUTES • Maintain a hospitality-first mindset, understanding that food quality, cleanliness, and teamwork directly impact the guest experience. • Lead by example with professionalism, accountability, and consistency. • Communicate clearly, calmly, and respectfully with teammates and management. • Take initiative in identifying issues and escalating them appropriately. • Remain flexible and solution-oriented in a fast-paced, changing environment. • Support a collaborative, inclusive, and positive kitchen culture. • Demonstrate reliability, integrity, and sound judgment at all times.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned) Culinary Execution • Prepare and execute menu items according to approved recipes, portioning, and presentation standards. • Bake, grill, steam, boil, and otherwise cook meats, vegetables, fish, poultry, and other foods. • Ensure all ingredients and finished products meet freshness and quality expectations. • Plate, garnish, and present dishes to company standards. • Accommodate reasonable guest requests within established guidelines. • Operate and properly maintain kitchen equipment (ovens, grills, fryers, mixers, etc.). Sanitation, Safety & Organization • Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards. • Ensure workstations, tools, and shared spaces remain clean, organized, and safe. • Follow all HACCP, Department of Health, and company policies. • Assist management with maintaining daily, weekly, and monthly kitchen logs as assigned. Collaboration & Accountability • Act with honesty, integrity, and leadership aligned with company values. • Communicate issues, shortages, or concerns promptly to chefs or managers. • Support other kitchen stations and departments as business needs require. • Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall kitchen operations.QUALIFICATIONS To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Required • Minimum 2+ years of professional cooking experience • Strong foundational cooking and baking skills • Solid knife skills and understanding of kitchen safety • Ability to train, coach, and support peers • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions • Strong organizational and time-management skills • Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure • Food Handler Certification (Food Handling & Sanitation Awareness) • Knowledge of Department of Health food service regulations • Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays PreferrePHYSICAL DEMANDS This position requires standing and walking for extended periods (8-10 hours per shift). The employee must be able to:• Regularly lift up to 30 lbs • Frequently lift up to 40 lbs • Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs • Perform repetitive motions including bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, twisting, grasping, and handling equipment • Work with kitchen tools, cleaning solutions, and commercial equipment • Utilize vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.WORK ENVIRONMENT The kitchen environment may be noisy and includes exposure to heat, cold, humidity, wet floors, and tight workspaces. Safety awareness and adherence to procedures are required at all times.EOE THE GJELINA GROUP HAS CREATED A CLIMATE OF PURPOSEFUL INCLUSION, AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE ALL CAN FEEL AFFIRMED,SAFE, VALUED AND GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE WITHIN THE COMPANY. WE APPRECIATE AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE DIVERSITY OF HUMANITY,A DIVERSITY WHICH INCLUDES DIFFERENCES IN SEX,AGE,RACE,ETHNICITY AND NATIONAL ORIGIN,RANGE OF ABILITIES,SEXUAL ORIENTATION,GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, FINANCIAL MEANS, EDUCATION AND POLITICAL PERSPECTIVE. THESE BELIEF AND PRACTICES APPLY TO ALL OF THE ACTIVITIES OF OUR BUSINESS INCLUDING DECISIONS FOR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES OR EMPLOYMENT.