Line Cook

Line Chef (Prep & Service)

Title: Line Cook (Prep & Service) — Fusion Gastropub

Location: Newark, CA (Lion Market Center)

Compensation: Competitive Hourly (Depending on Experience) + Tips

Who We Are: The Cedar Social is a new "Day-to-Night" culinary destination in Newark. We are not a traditional Indian or Korean restaurant. We are a California Fusion House. We believe Butter Chicken belongs on a burger, Kimchi belongs in queso, and Birria belongs in a taco. We are building a high-volume kitchen that runs on efficiency, bold flavors, and teamwork.

The Role: We are looking for Line Cooks who are dual-threats: disciplined in prep and fast in service. You will work directly alongside our Head Chef to execute our "Smart Kitchen" strategy. Your day starts with collaborative batch-cooking (creating complex sauces and marinades) and transitions into high-speed service where you assemble those components into perfect dishes. You aren't just a cog in the wheel; you are the Head Chef's right hand in execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborative Prep (The "Smart Kitchen"): Work with the Head Chef to batch-prepare our core "Mother Sauces" (e.g., Makhani, Vindaloo) and marinate proteins (Short Rib, Tandoori Chicken) during prep windows. You ensure the hard work is done before the doors open.

• Service Execution (The "Assembly"): During the rush, transition to the line to efficiently assemble prepped components into complex fusion dishes (e.g., Seoul Burgers, Bulgogi Nachos, Tandoori Tacos) with speed and consistency.

• Multi-Station Mastery: Rotate comfortably between the Griddle/Plancha (tacos, burgers), Fryer (wings, fries), and Wok (fried rice, stir-fry) stations.

• Quality Control: Ensure every Short Rib Hash and Kimchi Carbonara meets the Head Chef’s plating guides before it leaves the pass.

• Sanitation & Organization: Maintain a clean, organized station to ensure seamless transitions between prep mode and service mode.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of line cook experience in a high-volume restaurant (Gastropub or Fast-Casual preferred).

• "Generalist" Mindset: You are willing to cook tacos, burgers, and noodles in the same shift. You don't need to be a "Curry Chef" or "Sushi Chef"—you need to be a great Line Cook.

• Ability to follow precise plating guides and recipes.

• PM Shift Availability: Must be available for shifts ranging from 2:00 PM – Close (approx. 10:30 PM).