Lead Line Cook
24 hours ago
El Segundo
Job DescriptionCOMPANY OVERVIEW Love.Life (L.L) is an integrated health and wellness experience that makes lasting health and vitality attainable. The company unites the power of holistic medical care, nourishing food, cutting-edge fitness, and precision wellness therapies under one roof to promote healing, optimization, vitality, and community. L.L’s evidenced-based care model blends primary care, functional, integrative and lifestyle medicine for a holistic health experience that is highly personalized and evaluates all dimensions of your well-being: the mind, body, and spirit.Our multidisciplinary care team and board-certified clinicians focus on preventing and reversing disease progression and proactively optimizing health by treating the root cause of disease. We evaluate every dimension of health through comprehensive testing and assessments to create highly personalized care plans that incorporate nutrition and lifestyle changes that optimize well-being. The company’s goal is to help people live long, healthy and vibrant lives, improving both lifespan and healthspan. SUMMARY The Lead Line Cook is a key member of the culinary team responsible for executing high-quality menu items while providing leadership and guidance to the line team. This role transforms high-quality, unique ingredients into exceptional dishes through expert preparation, cooking, and plating while maintaining Love.Life’s standards for quality, nutrition, presentation, hospitality, and food safety. The Lead Line Cook serves as a leader during service by ensuring proper execution of recipes, maintaining station organization, supporting team members, and helping create a positive, high-performing kitchen culture. This position requires strong culinary skills, attention to detail, the ability to lead by example, and a passion for creating exceptional food in a fast-paced, evolving environment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Lead daily execution of assigned kitchen stations while ensuring consistency, quality, and proper presentation of all menu items., • Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to recipes, specifications, and Love.Life culinary standards., • Act as a leader during service by supporting line cooks, communicating priorities, and ensuring smooth kitchen operations., • Assist with opening and closing procedures, station setup, and breakdown., • Train, coach, and mentor line cooks on proper cooking techniques, recipes, sanitation standards, and station responsibilities., • Ensure all menu items are prepared with speed, accuracy, and attention to detail., • Maintain strong knowledge of ingredients, recipes, dietary requirements, and menu changes., • Ensure compliance with nutrition standards, food safety regulations, and sanitation guidelines., • Monitor food quality, freshness, temperatures, storage practices, and proper rotation of ingredients., • Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation throughout the shift., • Support inventory control by communicating product needs, shortages, and quality concerns to leadership., • Assist with accommodating special requests, allergies, and dietary restrictions while maintaining quality standards., • Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently., • Provide solutions during service and proactively address challenges., • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Chef, or Manager on Duty. JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES The Lead Line Cook must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. • Embrace all Love.Life Core Values including Hospitality, Safety, Teamwork, and Team Member Standards., • Demonstrate leadership through actions, attitude, and work ethic., • Ability to coach, train, and support team members., • Proactive, solution-oriented, and self-directed., • Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with culinary and hospitality teams., • Dependable, organized, and committed to excellence., • Ability to maintain composure and make decisions in a fast-paced environment., • Open to constructive feedback and continuous development., • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and business needs., • Ability to cross-train in multiple kitchen positions., • Consistency in food quality and plating., • Must be able to work independently on the line, • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., • Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food preparation, and kitchen best practices., • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations. EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION REQUIRED • 3+ years of professional kitchen experience., • Previous experience working as a Lead Line Cook, Kitchen Lead, or equivalent leadership role., • Experience training or mentoring other team members preferred., • Experience in ordering and inventory, • Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices., • Current food handler certification required. QUALITIES • Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to embrace change., • A self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail., • Possesses outstanding interpersonal and communication skills., • Models a servant leadership approach when working with others., • Balances accountability and high standards with respect and professionalism., • Takes ownership and pride in their work and the success of the team., • Passionate about hospitality, wellness, and creating exceptional guest experiences., • Committed to contributing positively to the Love.Life culture. Why You’ll Love Working Here Join a fun and exciting team where wellness is at the heart of everything we do! We’re passionate about creating a positive workplace and supporting our employees’ well-being inside and outside of work.Full-Time Employee Benefits: • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance, • 401(k) Retirement Plan, • Complimentary Bronze Beyond Membership, • Employee Discounts on Additional Services, • A supportive, wellness-focused cultureIf you’re looking for a workplace that values health, happiness, and teamwork — this is the place for you!