ARLO Line Cook (AM Shift)

San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $20.56 - $23.35

Work Schedule

Flexible

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

competitive pay

Training and Development

team environment

Opportunity for advancement

flexible scheduling

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off

Job Description

ARLO San Diego is a vibrant restaurant known for its bold and creative culinary style that emphasizes fresh, local ingredients. Situated in the dynamic city of San Diego, ARLO blends contemporary cuisine with a welcoming atmosphere, attracting both locals and visitors. The establishment prides itself on delivering exceptional dining experiences through innovative menu offerings and impeccable service. As a busy dining destination, ARLO offers brunch with a lively DJ, dinner service with a sophisticated flair, and hosts special events, setting the stage for a fast-paced yet rewarding culinary environment. The restaurant values teamwork, creativity, and consistency as foundational elements in its kitchen operations.

As a Line Cook at ARLO San Diego, you will play a crucial role in preparing and executing various menu items that reflect the restaurant’s culinary ethos. Your responsibilities will span from preparing appetizers and entrées to sides, all crafted according to ARLO’s strict recipes, presentation standards, and quality benchmarks. Working in a high-volume kitchen, you will experience the energetic rhythm of brunch and dinner services as well as the unique challenges posed by special event catering. Your ability to maintain high standards of food quality, speed, consistency, and presentation will contribute significantly to the guest experience, ensuring every dish meets or exceeds expectations.

The role demands proficiency in multiple cooking methods, as you will be expected to work independently at various stations such as grill, sauté, fry, and pantry after training. Attention to detail is paramount, as you will need to monitor ingredient freshness, adhere to portion control guidelines, and maintain food safety protocols including HACCP compliance. Coordination with front-of-house staff and other kitchen team members is essential to ensure seamless service flow and timely dish preparation. Additionally, the role includes assisting with special event setups and banquet service, broadening your exposure within the resort’s meetings and convention business.

ARLO offers a competitive pay rate ranging from $20.56 to $23.35 per hour, recognizing the skill and dedication required for this position. This opportunity is ideal for line cooks who thrive in fast-paced, high-volume kitchens and are passionate about crafting memorable culinary experiences. You will also participate in ongoing training and development efforts to uphold and enhance the restaurant’s culinary standards. Whether you are sharpening your knife skills, expanding your knowledge of seasonal and local ingredients, or improving your speed and efficiency, ARLO supports your growth as a culinary professional while fostering a collaborative work environment.

Job Requirements

Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of approximately 8-12 hours per shift in a busy kitchen environment
Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of supplies, ingredient boxes, pots and pans with loads possibly weighing up to 50 lbs or more
Regular bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching and twisting to access storage, equipment, work surfaces and cooking stations
Ability to climb stairs or ramps and move between kitchen levels or service areas as needed
Manual dexterity and visual acuity to handle knives, kitchen tools, garnish dishes, monitor cooking equipment and inspect food quality
Tolerance for working in high-heat, humid, noisy environments near stoves, ovens, grills, dish areas and ability to maintain focus during fast service
Must be able to respond quickly during peak service to make adjustments, coordinate with other stations and uphold guest expectations

Job Qualifications

Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen, hotel, resort or upscale restaurant preferred
Strong technique, working knowledge of multiple cooking methods, ability to quickly learn new dishes and stations
Ability to work efficiently under pressure independently and as part of a team
Excellent attention to detail, consistent quality, strong sense of timing
Basic knife skills, familiarity with sauté, grill and fry stations
knowledge of local ingredients and seasonal cooking is a plus
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays and variable shifts depending on business levels and events
Ability to follow recipes and kitchen standards while maintaining creativity and service excellence
Good communication skills and ability to follow direction from chefs and kitchen leadership

Job Duties

Prepare, cook and plate menu items in accordance with ARLO’s recipes, presentation standards, and quality
Follow daily prep lists, station assignments, and mise en place to ensure smooth service periods including brunch, dinner service, and event functions
Work stations independently once trained including grill, sauté, fry, pantry
Ensure food freshness and ingredient quality by monitoring par levels, rotating stock, checking for spoilage, and notifying management of shortages
Maintain cleanliness, organization and safety of your station including sanitizing surfaces, cleaning equipment, storing tools properly, and maintaining food-safety protocols and HACCP compliance
Communicate with front-of-house and other kitchen team members to coordinate timing of dishes, ensure proper flow of service, and respond quickly to guest or service issues
Adhere to portion control and plating guidelines to maintain cost control and consistency across dishes
Assist with special event setups, buffet or banquet service tie-ins as required within the resort's meetings/convention business
Participate in training, continuous improvement, and development of culinary team standards