Line Cook

Hot Line / Cold Line — Opening Team

Lo Normali is a new upscale modern Israeli and Middle Eastern restaurant built around live fire, charcoal, and the culinary traditions that have shaped the modern Israeli table.

Our menu draws inspiration from across the Middle East, North Africa, Persia, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and beyond — bringing those traditions together through a contemporary Israeli point of view and a kitchen centered around fire.

At the heart of Lo Normali is an open kitchen where the culinary team cooks in full view of the dining room. Guests can see the fire, the movement of the line, and the cooks behind every plate.

Lo Normali is the newest concept from one of the country’s leading kosher hospitality groups, bringing the group’s standards of quality, service, and professionalism into a new restaurant centered around Israeli and Middle Eastern live-fire cooking.

Position: Line Cook — Hot Line / Cold Line
Compensation: $22–$28 per hour, depending on experience
Employment: Full-Time
Schedule: Sunday–Thursday
Restaurant Closed: Friday and Saturday

Position Summary

The Line Cook is responsible for the preparation, organization, and execution of an assigned station while maintaining Lo Normali’s standards for quality, consistency, cleanliness, and timing.

We are hiring for both hot and cold stations.

Because this is an open kitchen, our cooks are a visible part of the guest experience. Professionalism, cleanliness, communication, organization, and composure are just as important as technical ability.

We are looking for cooks who enjoy being on the line, take pride in their craft, and understand that excellent food comes from disciplined preparation and consistent execution.

Knowledge, Experience & Skills

• 2+ years of professional line-cook experience preferred

• Experience in upscale, fine-dining, or high-volume restaurants strongly preferred

• Strong cooking fundamentals and knife skills

• Excellent mise en place and station organization

• Strong understanding of seasoning, temperature, texture, timing, and presentation

• Ability to execute consistently during high-volume service

• Strong sense of urgency without sacrificing quality

• Clear communication and teamwork

• Knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation standards

• Ability to follow recipes and specifications accurately

• Professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail

• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and continue developing as a cook

For hot-line candidates, experience with charcoal, mangal, wood fire, open-flame grilling, or other live-fire cooking is strongly preferred.

Experience with Israeli, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Persian, North African, or related cuisines is a plus, but strong fundamentals, curiosity, and a genuine desire to learn are equally important.

Hot Line

Hot-line cooks may work stations including live fire, mangal, grill, sauté, fry, and oven.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and cooking proteins, vegetables, sauces, and garnishes

• Managing fire, temperature, and timing throughout service

• Maintaining station mise en place and proper par levels

• Executing dishes according to recipes and plating standards

• Communicating timing clearly with chefs and neighboring stations

• Maintaining an exceptionally clean and organized station

Cooks with live-fire experience will have the opportunity to work directly with charcoal and open-flame cooking as a central part of the restaurant’s culinary identity.

Cold Line

Cold-line cooks will work with salads, mezze, vegetables, garnishes, and composed cold dishes that are an essential part of the Israeli and Middle Eastern table.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and executing cold appetizers, salads, mezze, and garnishes

• Maintaining strong knife work and precise presentation

• Managing station mise en place and proper par levels

• Following recipes, portioning, and plating standards

• Maintaining freshness, consistency, cleanliness, and organization throughout service

Role Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain all mise en place required for assigned stations

• Execute dishes accurately and consistently throughout service

• Maintain proper seasoning, portioning, temperature, and presentation

• Ensure stations are fully prepared and service-ready before opening

• Maintain proper product rotation, labeling, storage, and handling

• Communicate clearly with chefs and fellow cooks

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation

• Participate in pre-shift meetings, tastings, menu education, and training

• Assist with prep, receiving, breakdown, opening, and closing as assigned

• Support fellow cooks and contribute to a respectful, disciplined kitchen culture

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the culinary leadership team

Why Lo Normali

• Work in an open kitchen centered around charcoal and live-fire cooking

• Gain hands-on exposure to Israeli and Middle Eastern culinary traditions

• Join the restaurant at the opening stage and help shape its kitchen culture

• Structured training, tastings, and continued culinary development

• Opportunity to learn multiple stations and techniques

• Clear room to grow into senior line cook, lead line cook, and kitchen leadership roles

• Professional, quality-driven kitchen environment

• Opportunities for advancement within an established hospitality group

• Consistent Sunday–Thursday operating schedule

• Closed every Friday and Saturday

We are looking for cooks who want more than a station. We want people who are serious about improving their craft, taking on greater responsibility, and building a long-term path in the kitchen.

For the right team members, Lo Normali is intended to be a place where strong performance, consistency, leadership, and commitment create real opportunities to grow.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and work for extended periods

• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds

• Ability to bend, reach, lift, and perform repetitive kitchen movements

• Ability to work safely around heat, charcoal, open flame, hot equipment, and refrigeration

• Ability to safely use knives and professional kitchen equipment

• Ability to navigate all areas of the kitchen and restaurant as required

• Reasonable accommodations may be provided in accordance with applicable law

About Lo Normali

Lo Normali is a modern Israeli restaurant built around live fire, charcoal, and the traditions that have shaped the Israeli table.

The kitchen is open, energetic, and deeply connected to the dining room. Our approach is rooted in serious cooking, strong technique, thoughtful hospitality, and a culture of high standards without unnecessary formality.

We are building a team of professionals who care about their craft, take ownership of their work, and want to help shape a restaurant from the ground up.

Lo Normali is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, please submit your résumé through Culinary Agents or email [email protected].