$21 - $23 per hour
Line Cooks Wanted in Los Angeles, CA! Calling all food enthusiasts!Join The Party Staff and cook for exciting events every day. We offer flexible full & part-time schedules to fit your needs. Here's what you'll do: Prep…
Hospitality & Food · Los Angeles, CA
Line Cook jobs in Los Angeles, CA
Line cooks work a station through service, prepping ingredients, firing dishes to ticket times, and keeping their area clean, stocked, and organized during the rush.
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$18–$34/hr
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$50k
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dishes that accompany our chicken, assist in maintaining the kitchen clean and organized. Prior experience as a cook, grill cook, fry cook, prep cook, line cook, chef, preferred Requirements/Responsibilities Team Member,…
Job brief We are looking for a professional Line Cook to prepare food to the exact chef's specifications and to set up stations for menu. Line Cook duties will consist of assisting the executive and kitchen manager with…
Job Details Love and Salt is looking for a professional line cook to prepare food to the exact chef's specifications and to set up stations for menu and service. Lead line cook duties will consist of assisting the execut…
Line Cook for Butterfly, Culver City, CA Description We are looking for Seasonal/Part Time LINE COOKS to join our team as we continue our quest to Change the World Through the Power of Food! If you are one of the areas m…
We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic entry level line cooks with a good attitude and excited to learn more about Italian cooking in a tight knit kitchen Osteria Mozza is a fast paced high volume Michelin starre…
A Tí is looking for a line cook with experience on the hot line (grill & fry). We’re a small, focused kitchen — attention to detail, cleanliness, and organization are essential. We care about consistency, teamwork, and c…
Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Line Cook to join our kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have experience in food preparation, cooking, and plating, ensuring high-quality dishes are served efficien…
$20 per hour
preparation, sizes of portioning and the garnishing of food while on the line Waste management including waste reporting Preparation of... ...What We’re Looking For: At least 2 years of experience cooking in fast paced r…
$20 - $25 per hour
Holy Basil Is Hiring Line Cooks Holy Basil is growing, and we’re looking for line cooks to join our team. We are seeking energetic, hardworking candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment. Our teams are intentional…
$18.42 per hour
Ref: #JoeyWoodlandHills_ Cook This is about YOU. Your passion, purpose, and potential. When you join the JOEY team, you can expect a... ...team-oriented, and performance-driven partners (employees). As a Line Cook, you a…
LINE COOK NOOR, Pasadena’s premier event space, is currently looking for a line/prep cook. Candidates should be friendly, well groomed, professional, and highly motivated individuals who are looking to challenge themselv…
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What line cooks earn in Los Angeles
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $18–$22 | $37k–$46k |
| Mid level | $21–$27 | $44k–$56k |
| Senior | $26–$34 | $54k–$71k |
Adjusted for the Los Angeles market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Knife skillsStation organization (mise en place)Ticket-time managementGrill, saute, and fry stationsFood safety and sanitationPrep and portioningSpeed and consistencyTeam communication
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Which stations have you worked, and which is your strongest?
Name them plainly: grill, saute, fry, pantry. Chefs staff lines by station, so an honest answer gets you placed where you will succeed.
How do you set up your mise en place before service?
Walk through your prep list, backups for the rush, and how you check par levels. Organization before service is the whole job in miniature.
What do you do when tickets stack up and you are in the weeds?
Say you communicate with the expo, call out realistic times, and work the board in order instead of panicking. Composure is what they are testing.
How do you keep food safe during a busy shift?
Mention temperatures, glove and cutting-board discipline, labeling, and time controls. Fluent basics signal real kitchen habits.
Tell me about a conflict with another cook during service. How was it resolved?
Keep it short: line tension is normal, you addressed it after service, and the shift got done. No drama in the retelling.
Can you work weekends, nights, and holidays?
This industry runs when others rest, so answer honestly. Reliability on the worst shifts is what earns station upgrades.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For line cooks specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List the stations you can run: grill, saute, fry, pantry, or expo.
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Include your food handler card or ServSafe certification; many states require it on day one.
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Quantify volume with covers per service or the size of the line you worked.
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Name the kitchens and cuisine styles, since a scratch kitchen reads differently than a chain.
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Mention prep skills like butchery, sauces, or baking that let you flex beyond the line.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Prep Cook
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Line Cook
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Lead Line Cook
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Sous Chef
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Chef de Cuisine
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