Line Cook - Calabasas

Join the team at Jon & Vinny's, where passion for great food and genuine hospitality come together in a fast-paced, energetic environment! We’re looking for dedicated, team-oriented individuals who thrive in a dynamic setting and take pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences. Whether you’re a seasoned hospitality professional or eager to grow in the industry, we offer a supportive and inclusive workplace with opportunities for career advancement. If you love working with great people, enjoy a lively atmosphere, and want to be part of a restaurant that values quality, teamwork, and community, we’d love to hear from you!

Jon & Vinny’s is a fast-paced, high-volume, all-day restaurant serving several Los Angeles communities 7 days a week. Known for our welcoming vibe, delicious food, and exceptional wine and cocktail offerings, we’ve become a neighborhood favorite where guests come to celebrate everything from casual dinners to special occasions. With a bustling atmosphere, we’re dedicated to delivering the kind of hospitality that makes every guest feel like a VIP.

Our concept is simple yet refined—a place for families, friends, first dates, and everything in between. We focus on creating joyful experiences with comforting food, great wine, and a vibrant atmosphere. If you’re someone who thrives in a high-energy environment and wants to be part of a dynamic, growing brand, this is the perfect place for you.

Hospitality
Hospitality is who we are; it’s the kindness we extend to each other and the friendly, genuine reception of our guests. We expect our team members to execute our concept every day and hold hospitality paramount.

Intention
The best things in life are built and created with intention. When we approach our work with intention and thoughtfulness, it encourages everyone to create an exceptional experience for our guests and for each other.

Respect
Respect is fundamental to who we are. We respect our guests, ourselves, our team, our products, our resources, our peers, our leaders, and our space. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity and moral principles.

Teamwork
We value our commitment to working with and listening to each other as a team. Kindness and generosity are an integral part of our professional relationships, and teamwork is essential to providing a great experience for our guests.

Determination & Readiness
We are determined to make our guests happy and ready to pivot and adapt at any time. As a team, we are able to improvise, adapt, and overcome any situation. We have a readiness to satisfy our guests and meet and exceed their expectations.

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, and plating menu items with precision, consistency, and efficiency across multiple stations—including grill, fry, pasta, garde manger, and breakfast. This position requires the ability to work at a high pace, adapt to station assignments, and balance both in-house dining and takeout service without compromising quality.

Line Cooks must maintain composure and organization during high-volume periods and execute dishes according to established standards. This role reports directly to the CDC and Sous Chefs and must be coachable and responsive to direction.

• Arrive and leave on time; clock in and out accurately for shifts and breaks in accordance with the schedule and at the direction of the CDC and Sous Chefs.
• Dress appropriately and maintain a clean, professional appearance at all times.
• Demonstrate a positive, respectful, and team-oriented attitude.
• Remain coachable and receptive to feedback; follow direction from the CDC and Sous Chefs at all times.
• Be aware of fellow cooks’ stations and assist when needed.
• Assist with training new team members when requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Set up, prep, and execute assigned stations according to CDC and Sous Chef direction.
• Follow all recipes precisely and plate dishes consistently according to station outline standards.
• Monitor ticket flow and adjust pace to support both dine-in and takeout orders.
• Adapt quickly during high-volume periods while maintaining organization and composure.
• Label all mise en place properly with item name and date.
• Communicate clearly with the CDC and Sous Chefs regarding low inventory, ordering needs, and 86’d items.
• Maintain quality control on all products before and during service.
• Keep the station clean, organized, and stocked throughout service.

• Build, manage, and maintain a proper wood fire for the grill throughout service.
• Properly grill steaks, chicken, broccolini, and bread for bruschetta.
• Execute all fried items to specification, including chicken cutlets, calamari, mozzarella sticks, wings, fried eggplant, and zucchini.
• Maintain proper oil quality and fryer cleanliness standards.
• Maintain strong awareness of cook times, temperatures, and fire control to ensure food safety and quality.

• Prepare, cook, and plate all pasta dishes with consistency, efficiency, and attention to standardized quality standards.
• Execute egg cookery with attention to temperature, texture, and presentation (including olive oil fried eggs, soft scrambled eggs, and pasta carbonara).

• Prepare and assemble all cold menu items with accuracy and consistency in accordance with standardized station outlines.
• Produce and store all dressings, condiments, and vinaigrettes according to standardized recipes.
• Properly wash, store, rotate, and maintain lettuces and cold ingredients to ensure freshness and food safety.
• Monitor product quality daily, discarding and communicating any items not meeting standards.

• Open and set up the breakfast station according to established procedures and standards.
• Prepare and execute breakfast items including BLTs, fried egg plates, avocado toast, fried potatoes, pancakes, griddled toasts, and egg dishes with consistency and proper timing.
• Manage breakfast ticket flow efficiently while maintaining quality and presentation standards.
• Ensure all breakfast mise en place is properly prepped, labeled, stocked, and organized for service.

• Properly break down all stations at the end of service following all closing procedures.
• Wrap, label, date, and store all remaining mise en place according to food safety standards.
• Discard any items that do not meet quality standards and communicate accordingly.
• Thoroughly clean and sanitize all equipment, surfaces, fryers, grills, burners, and low-boys.
• Restock the station to par levels to ensure a smooth and efficient setup for the next shift.
• Communicate any low inventory or prep needs to the CDC or Sous Chef before leaving.

• Maintain and support cleanliness of the kitchen, walk-in, prep areas, and all common areas.
• Maintain organization of linens and shared workspaces.
• Follow all CA Department of Health regulations and food safety standards at all times.

• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Maintain an up-to-date CA Food Handler’s Card certification and Anti-Harassment Certificate.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

By joining our team, you’ll be part of a passionate, supportive group that’s constantly looking to grow, innovate, and provide the best possible experience for our guests. This role is about being part of something bigger—contributing to a brand built on warmth, inclusiveness, and the joy of sharing great food and wine.

If you’re excited about becoming part of the Jon & Vinny’s team and are ready to take on the challenge of a high-volume, hospitality-focused environment, we’d love to meet you!

Apply today and let’s create unforgettable dining experiences together.