Line Cook (Part Time)

Cosm•Inglewood, CA

About The Position

The Line Cook plays a critical role in delivering high-quality, consistent food by executing recipes with precision, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and supporting a connected, service-oriented team environment. The role ensures every dish meets company standards and contributes to a memorable fan (guest) experience. The Line Cook is expected to embody Cosm’s Pillars of Service—Connected, Optimistic, Service Oriented, and Memorable—in team and guest interactions and to contribute to a collaborative, high-performance kitchen culture. The role includes preparing and maintaining assigned stations, following recipes and preparation standards, maintaining menu and station knowledge, and ensuring dishes meet company standards. It also involves minimizing waste, following food safety and allergen procedures, labeling and rotating products, maintaining compliance with health regulations and company policies, and keeping prep, cooking, storage, and floor areas clean and organized. The position is part time and requires availability for a variety of shifts, including late hours, holidays, and weekends.

Requirements

At least 2 years of previous culinary experience.
Excellent communication and professional interpersonal skills.
Food Handler Card, or ability to obtain one within the required timeframe.
Passion for food and dedication to delivering exceptional dining experiences.
Must be of legal age to work unrestricted hours as outlined by local ordinances and state laws.
Must be able to work a variety of shifts based on operational needs, including late hours, holidays, and weekends.
Good time management and communication skills.
Ability to continuously stand, walk, and lift up to 10 pounds.
Ability to frequently bend, squat, reach overhead, and lift up to 20 pounds.
Ability to seldom sit, climb, push, pull, and lift over 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Bring the Pillars of Service—Connected, Optimistic, Service Oriented, and Memorable—to life through team and guest interactions.
Support a connected, one-team environment and help ensure accuracy, speed of service, and overall kitchen success.
Communicate effectively with team members and leadership to maintain smooth operations.
Follow leadership direction with a positive, optimistic, and team-first mindset.
Contribute to a collaborative, high-performance kitchen culture.
Execute recipes and preparation standards precisely to ensure consistency and quality.
Maintain knowledge of menu items and station responsibilities.
Prepare and maintain assigned stations to support anticipated business levels.
Ensure dishes meet or exceed company standards and contribute to a memorable guest experience.
Track and minimize waste through proper product utilization.
Follow food safety, handling, labeling, and allergen procedures.
Label, date, and rotate food products according to shelf-life standards.
Comply with health department regulations and company policies.
Keep prep, cooking, storage, and floor areas clean and organized, using clean-as-you-go techniques.
Ensure proper storage and organization in refrigeration and dry storage areas.
Use kitchen equipment and knives safely and properly.
Follow company and state safety guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
Perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, while following company policies and procedures in training materials and the employee handbook.