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About The Position
ARLO is a chef-driven San Diego dining destination serving scratch-made food, fresh ingredients, creative cocktails, and a lively atmosphere. We are seeking a Line Cook who takes pride in great food, clean execution, and continuous improvement within a kitchen team. ARLO has significant culinary ambitions, aiming for Bib Gourmand recognition, which emphasizes the importance of details in prep, presentation, timing, consistency, and plate quality. We are looking for individuals who are proficient at their station, passionate about their craft, and can maintain composure during busy periods.
Requirements
- Previous line cook experience in a high-volume restaurant, hotel, resort, or chef-driven kitchen preferred.
- Solid basic culinary skills and knife skills.
- Familiarity with sauté, grill, fry, or other professional kitchen stations.
- Ability to read and follow recipes and production standards.
- Strong sense of timing and attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain quality and composure during busy service periods.
- Reliable, team-oriented, and willing to jump in wherever needed.
- A genuine interest in food and a desire to continue developing culinary skills.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts based on business needs.
Nice To Haves
- Culinary education or formal training is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, specifications, and ARLO standards.
- Work assigned stations (e.g., sauté, grill, fry) based on experience and business needs.
- Complete daily prep and maintain a well-organized, properly stocked station.
- Execute dishes with consistency, accuracy, and attention to presentation.
- Maintain proper timing and communication with the culinary team during service.
- Monitor food quality, freshness, temperatures, and portion control.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation throughout the shift.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
- Properly store, label, rotate, and handle food products.
- Assist with receiving, inventory, and product organization.
- Support special events, private dining, brunch, and other culinary operations.
- Help create a positive kitchen culture.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay
- Free team member parking
- Free daily team member meal
- 50% off food and zero-proof beverages at participating T&C outlets
- Hotel discounts through CoralTree Hospitality
- Opportunities for training and career growth
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible full-time team members
- 401(k) with CoralTree match for eligible team members
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
