Lead Saute Cook

The Daily Catch • Pasadena, CA

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The Daily Catch Restaurant is seeking an experienced Lead Sauté Cook to help lead its kitchen. The cook will prepare and cook signature seafood and pasta dishes from scratch at the sauté station. The ideal candidate can work across prep, pantry, sauté, grill, and fry stations. Consistency, speed, and accuracy are important in this high-volume kitchen.

The Daily Catch is a family-owned Sicilian seafood and pasta restaurant founded in Boston’s North End in 1973. The company has three Boston restaurants and a seafood wholesale business, and its first California location opened in July 2026. The restaurant serves fresh New England seafood flown in multiple times per week and prepared using classic Sicilian recipes.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience as a sauté cook in a high-volume restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and knife-handling skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks at once.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Previous experience cooking in an Italian and/or seafood restaurant is required.

Responsibilities

• Receive, cook, and plate orders quickly and accurately according to order slips.
• Cook a variety of seafood dishes according to recipes to ensure consistency and quality.
• Assist with opening and closing duties, including preparation, stocking, and cleaning all kitchen stations.
• Safely use and operate kitchen tools and equipment, including knives, grill, fry, broiler, stoves, and oven.
• Maintain equipment and kitchen areas to ensure a clean and safe working environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chef.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed