$18.42 per hour
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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
Typical pay range
$50k
Median, full-time
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Open line cook roles
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$19 - $22 per hour
up to a 4% employer match after one year ~ Free, nutritious meals each shift ~ Paid Sick Time ~ Referral bonus program Line Cook Responsibilities Prepare and cook food items to perfection, accurately following our Salted…
members both HOH and FOH Job Requirements: Must have an open availability including weekends and holidays Minimum of 2 years cooking in a full-service restaurant Strong multi-tasking ability, with the ability to work wel…
our team and our guests. We have a readiness to satisfy the guests and meet and exceed their expectations. What You'll Do The Line Cook position will be responsible for the following: Arrive and leave on time, and clock…
Henrietta, an elevated bistro and sandwich shop in Echo Park, is searching for a Jr. Sous Chef / Lead Line Cook to join our team. We've had an amazing first year and as we expand our hours and our team, we are looking fo…
We are looking to hire a full-time line cook who is also cross-trained on food prep at our Vietnamese restaurant. Applicant should have familiarity with sauté, grill, fry, and great knife skills. This is a full-time sche…
$23 - $35 per hour
Restaurant in America, and our Executive Chef is a 2025 James Beard Semifinalist for Best Chef: California. We’re looking for a line cook to join our team—someone experienced, thoughtful, and hungry to grow. What We’re L…
$17.5 - $18 per hour
become an LA burger staple known for it's tightly focused menu of burgers and fries. We’re looking for dependable, team-oriented Line Cooks who thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in consistency, cleanlines…
$19.2 per hour
maintenance of storage areas, refrigerators, counters and shelves as needed Strict adherence to health code guidelines Prepare and cook family meal as needed. Education, Experience, and License Requirements Minimum 1-yea…
work with us! Long Hospitality is a Los Angeles restaurant group with four concepts across the city. We're currently hiring LINE COOKS at Liu's Cafe in Westwood . We're looking for people who take pride in their work, sh…
Join Our Team as a Line Cook at Softies Burger! Softies is a pop-up turned restaurant, located at USC Village. We care a lot about making great burgers but we care more about building a team that is culturally strong, pr…
$19 per hour
Loreto in Frogtown/Elysian Valley is looking for a Line Cook to join our team! We’re an upscale-casual Mexican seafood restaurant that specializes in seafood dishes inspired by the fresh ingredients from the Baja coast.…
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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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