Line Cook (Dinner Shift)

Los Angeles, United States
Line Cook (Dinner Shift)
Company
The Stand Restaurants
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job type
Full-time and Part-time
Salary
24 an hour
Posted
6 days ago
Via
via Glassdoor
Job description
Need PM Line Cooks.

Must have Grilling experience.

The Stand - Line Cook

Are you passionate about cooking delicious food? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment? If so, we have an immediate opening for a Line Cook at The Stand. Join our highly skilled and motivated team and be part of redefining American classics.

About The Stand

The Stand Restaurants is a fast-casual dining restaurant with 20 locations across Orange County, Los Angeles, Santa Clara, and Houston Texas. We believe in Great Food. We believe Great Food deserves equally Great Service. We believe that Great Food & Service shouldn’t come at the expense of Great Value. As we continue to grow and open multiple locations, we are looking for talented Line Cooks to join our team.

What We're Looking For
• Do you have an outgoing personality and a friendly attitude?
• Are you able to work well with others and maintain a clean kitchen?
• Are you passionate about providing a great experience to every guest?
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Responsibilities
• Cross-training and working in multiple kitchen stations, including salads, fry, grill, and expo
• Preparing our amazing and simple recipes
• Following our build guides for every item on our menu
• Ensuring a clean and sanitary kitchen
• Fostering a friendly family environment
• Being a team player and showing efficient communication skills
• Maintaining a clean kitchen and attending to any special cleaning duties

Working Conditions
• Frequent walking and standing for long periods of time
• Ability to reach hands and arms in any direction and kneel and stoop repeatedly
• Repetitive bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching
• Repetitive use of hands, including single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling
• Occasionally access high storage shelving with the use of a step ladder
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to FDA-approved cleaning chemicals
• Exposure to varying temperatures, including steam, high kitchen temperatures, humidity, freezers, refrigerators, indoor air conditioning, and outdoor/patio conditions

Schedule
• Full-time and part-time hours available
• Must be available 7AM-4PM or 4 PM-Close
• Must be able to work weekends

Perks and Benefits
• Competitive Pay
• Participation in The Stand tip pool, with average tips of approximately $3 - $5 per hour
• Health, Dental, and Vision Plans (for those who qualify)
• 401K Program (for those who qualify)
• Paid Meal Program (While Working)
• Employee/Family Meal Discount (While not Working)
• Sick pay (up to 48 usable hours per year)
• Shoes for Crews Program (Reimbursement towards non-slip shoes)
• Opportunities for career advancement as we love to promote from within

Location: The Stand 17000 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91316, USA

If you are a talented Line Cook who is passionate about cooking delicious food and providing exceptional service, we want to hear from you! Apply now and join our team at The Stand.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and also consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal history in accordance with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance and the State of California’s Fair Chance Act.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We believe in Great Food.

We believe Great Food deserves equally Great Service.

We believe that Great Food & Service shouldn’t come at the expense of Great Value.

Pay: Up to $24.00 / hour

Pay:
• Tips

Benefits:
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Job Type: fulltime, parttime

Schedule:
• Weekend availability
• Day shift
• Night shift

Education: No education required

Work location: On-site

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Restaurant Jobs in United States

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What is the federal minimum cash wage for tipped servers in US restaurants in 2026?
As per the Wage and Hour Division, the federal minimum cash wage for tipped employees like restaurant servers is $2.13 per hour as of 2026. Employers must ensure that tips plus the cash wage equal at least the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, paying the difference if tips fall short. Overtime for hours over 40 per workweek is calculated at 1.5 times the full minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.
Source: Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor
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What is the median annual wage for restaurant cooks in the United States in 2026?
As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for cooks in restaurants is $31,310 as of May 2023 data applicable through 2026. The wage range spans $25,090 at the 10th percentile to $44,240 at the 90th percentile annually. Hourly median is $15.05 for full-time equivalent.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
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What visa is required for foreign nationals to work seasonal restaurant jobs in the US in 2026?
As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the H-2B visa allows foreign workers for temporary non-agricultural jobs like peak-season restaurant work, with a statutory annual cap of 66,000 visas for FY2026. The cap allocates 33,000 visas for October 1 to March 31 and 33,000 for April 1 to September 30. Employers must obtain labor certification from DOL and file Form I-129 petition.
Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
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What education or experience is required for entry-level waiter jobs in US restaurants?
As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, waiters and waitresses need no formal educational credential for entry-level positions. Training is short-term on-the-job, typically less than 30 days. No prior work experience is required, though basic math for orders and customer service aptitude helps.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics