Line Cook

The Daily Catch • Pasadena, CA

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Daily Catch Restaurant in Pasadena is seeking experienced Line Cooks to prepare and cook signature seafood and pasta dishes from scratch, primarily at the sauté station. The role involves working across cooking stations, including prep, pantry, sauté, grill, and fry, in a high-volume kitchen where consistency, speed, and accuracy are essential.

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 Pasadena restaurant is its first California location. The restaurant serves fresh New England seafood and classic Sicilian recipes.

This is a full-time, hourly position paying $21.00–$26.00. The restaurant is located at 927 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, California.

Requirements

• At least 5 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.

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 kitchen stations.
• Safely use and operate kitchen tools and equipment, including knives, grill, fryer, 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed