Line Cook - (Part time) Old Town Tequila Factory- San Diego, CA

WS Management • San Diego, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Old Town Tequila Factory is seeking a skilled and motivated Line Cook to deliver consistent breakfast service and contribute to the development of a new culinary experience. This role is for a cook who values technique, organization, food safety, and presentation, and is eager to learn and execute a newly developed menu. The Line Cook will manage an assigned station, prepare ingredients, cook menu items to order, maintain a safe and organized workspace, and collaborate with culinary and service teams to ensure quality food delivery.

Requirements

• Previous line-cook or professional kitchen experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of cooking techniques, sanitation, food storage, and kitchen safety.
• Ability to follow written recipes and verbal instructions.
• Food-handler certification, or the ability to obtain one within the required timeframe.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift, carry, bend, reach, and work around hot equipment.
• Availability for early mornings, weekends, holidays, training, and potentially expanded hours following the restaurant relaunch.

Nice To Haves

• Believe every plate matters.
• Stay organized and focused during fast-paced service.
• Accept feedback and enjoy learning new techniques and recipes.
• Communicate early when you need support.
• Respect food, equipment, coworkers, and the guest experience.
• Want to be part of a culinary relaunch rather than simply fill a shift.

Responsibilities

• Set up, sanitize, stock, and maintain an assigned cooking station.
• Prepare and execute breakfast and other menu items according to recipes and presentation standards.
• Grill, sauté, fry, broil, bake, assemble, and plate dishes as assigned.
• Complete light preparation work such as chopping, slicing, measuring, and portioning.
• Monitor ticket times and communicate delays, shortages, or quality concerns.
• Follow recipes, portion standards, plating guides, and temperature requirements.
• Label, date, store, and rotate ingredients using FIFO procedures.
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, knife-safety, and equipment-handling standards.
• Maintain a clean workstation throughout the shift.
• Work closely with servers, expo, prep cooks, dishwashers, and kitchen leadership.
• Participate in training and menu-development activities as assigned.
• Help reduce waste while protecting food quality and consistency.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work alongside a culinary team creating something new.
• Opportunities to expand stations, skills, responsibilities, and schedules for strong performers as the new menu and restaurant concept launch.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed