Line Cook

Now Hiring: Line Cook
Join a Growing, High-Performing Restaurant Group

About Us:
Fia is a contemporary, upscale restaurant in the heart of Santa Monica, offering a vibrant menu featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients and thoughtfully crafted dishes. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences through culinary excellence, attention to detail, and genuine hospitality. We are seeking a skilled, passionate, and motivated Line Cook to join our culinary team and contribute to the high standards that define Fia.

Position Overview:
As a Line Cook at Fia, you will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes according to established recipes, techniques, and quality standards. You will work across assigned kitchen stations, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and precision throughout service. This position requires strong culinary fundamentals, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, cleanliness, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to Fia's recipes, specifications, and presentation standards.

• Execute assigned kitchen stations, including sauté, grill, garde manger, or other stations as needed.

• Ensure consistent food quality, proper seasoning, portion control, and presentation.

• Complete daily mise en place, including ingredient preparation, portioning, and station setup.

• Maintain proper cooking temperatures, food handling procedures, and storage practices.

• Monitor ingredient freshness, product quality, and inventory levels to minimize waste.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked workstation before, during, and after service.

• Execute orders accurately and efficiently while maintaining consistency during high-volume service periods.

• Communicate effectively with chefs, fellow cooks, and front-of-house staff to ensure timely and coordinated service.

• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.

• Properly operate, clean, and maintain kitchen equipment and tools.

• Assist with receiving deliveries, rotating inventory, and maintaining proper food storage using FIFO procedures.

• Support opening and closing duties, including thorough cleaning and proper storage of ingredients and equipment.

• Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to assist other stations and team members as needed.

• Follow the direction of the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and kitchen leadership to maintain culinary standards and operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Line Cook in an upscale, high-volume, or fine-dining restaurant preferred.

• Strong understanding of fundamental cooking techniques, including sautéing, grilling, roasting, and proper food preparation.

• Ability to execute multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.

• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, proper food storage, and temperature controls.

• Experience working with fresh, seasonal ingredients and executing recipes to established specifications.

• Strong knife skills and proficiency with commercial kitchen equipment.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain an efficient, clean workstation.

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented attitude.

• Ability to remain composed, focused, and productive during demanding service periods.

• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and continuously improve culinary skills.

• Ability to follow recipes, portion specifications, and plating standards consistently.

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within an expanding restaurant group.

• Work alongside experienced culinary professionals in a quality-driven kitchen.

• Health benefits for eligible employees.

• A supportive and collaborative team atmosphere.

• Employee discounts on food and drinks.

• A vibrant, creative, and inclusive culture focused on culinary excellence and teamwork.

• Opportunity to develop culinary skills and gain experience across multiple kitchen stations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $20.00–$23.00/hr

• Benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance (where applicable)

• Opportunity for growth within an expanding restaurant group

Physical Requirements

This role requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, bend, reach, and perform repetitive movements. Employees must be able to work in a fast-paced commercial kitchen environment with exposure to heat, steam, open flames, sharp utensils, and potentially slippery surfaces. The position also requires frequent handling of food products, cookware, and kitchen equipment.

Legal Notices

This position is at-will, meaning that employment may be terminated by either the employee or the company at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, subject to applicable law.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, reproductive health decision-making, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

We comply with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and all other applicable employment laws. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law.

In accordance with California law, applicants with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable Fair Chance ordinances.

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Employee discount

• Health insurance

• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person