Line Cook

A great experience starts with you! Honda Center welcomes fans, performers, and athletes from around the globe. Our team members are an integral part of the event experience through their interactions with guests. Whether youre looking to create a great guest experience at a concert, support business growth and development, work behind-the-scenes during an Anaheim Ducks game, or anything in-between, this is your opportunity to start the next chapter of your career story and help create a one-of-a-kind fan experience at Honda Center. Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel best suit you, as an applicant, you can always see your application status in your profile. Job Title: Line Cook Pay Details: The starting hourly rate for this position is $23.00 per hour. The Line Cook supports daily kitchen operations by preparing menu items to specification, maintaining station readiness, and upholding food safety and sanitation standards. Working across multiple stations in a high-volume, event-driven environment, this role follows recipes, executes prep and service, and partners closely with culinary leadership to ensure consistent quality and timely service. Responsibilities Prepare hot and cold menu items to recipe standards; portion, plate, and garnish according to specs. Set up, stock, and break down assigned stations; maintain clean, organized work areas throughout service. Execute a variety of cooking methods (bake, roast, grill/broil, sauté, steam, poach); carve/portion as needed. Measure and mix ingredients using appropriate tools and equipment (mixers, slicers, grinders, blenders). Monitor and record food temperatures; adjust equipment settings to maintain safe, optimal cooking conditions. Complete required time/temperature logs and other HACCP documentation accurately and on time. Follow FIFO, proper labeling, dating, and storage protocols for raw and prepared foods. Identify and handle common food allergens appropriately (e.g., milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, soy) and follow house procedures to prevent cross-contact. Assist with inventory, prep lists, and par levels to ensure product availability during events. Support banquet/event execution across multiple outlets or locations as assigned. Communicate effectively with chefs and teammates; provide courteous assistance to guests when appropriate. Maintain a safe work environment by following equipment, knife-handling, and sanitation procedures. Perform additional kitchen duties (wash/peel/cut produce; trim/portion proteins; breading; straining soups/sauces) and other tasks as assigned. Qualifications Experience: 612 months of professional kitchen experience preferred (high-volume, multi-station or event environments a plus). Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred; culinary coursework a plus. Certifications: Current Food Handler certification (or ability to obtain promptly); additional local/state food safety credentials as required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Proficient knife skills; foundational butchery and station prep competence. Working knowledge of standard cooking techniques and production methods. Ability to read/execute recipes, prep lists, and production sheets accurately. Strong organization and time management; able to prioritize and multitask under pressure. Clear verbal communication; collaborative, team-oriented mindset. Basic familiarity with HACCP, allergen control, and health department standards. Reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to consistent quality. This position is on-site. MR2026 Company: Anaheim Arena Management, LLC (F&B) Our Commitment: We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. We are firm believers that diversity and inclusion among our team members are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Mission To enrich the lives in our community through shared experiences, welcoming spaces, and responsible actions. Vision We will be the social and entertainment center of Orange County a place where the cultural kaleidoscope of the region converges and connects. Our vibrant, rich collection of experiences will celebrate the diversity of our community. Values Be Safe Do the Right Thing Be Generous Include Everyone Make it Easy Be Bold Honda Center Celebrating over 25 years in the heart of Orange County, Honda Center stands as one of the premier entertainment and sports venues in the country. Home to the 2007 Stanley Cup champion Anaheim Ducks, the arena annually hosts top-name concerts, exciting sporting events, and family favorites. In just the past few years, sold-out crowds have filled the arena for events like UFC, The Rolling Stones, Justin Timberlake, Garth Brooks, Twenty One Pilots, and more. Since opening in 1993, Honda Center has hosted over 3,500 events and more than 35 million guests have walked through its doors. Our History Owned by the city of Anaheim, Honda Center officially opened as Anaheim Arena on June 19, 1993, with a sold-out Barry Manilow concert. In October of that same year, the venue was renamed Arrowhead Pond and hosted the first Mighty Ducks of Anaheim game. The year 2005 began a new era as Henry and Susan Samueli took ownership of both the team and the venue management company, Anaheim Arena Management, LLC. In 2006, the official name of the arena changed to Honda Center, along with the team to Anaheim Ducks. For information about your personal information Company collects and how the Company uses, stores, shares, and otherwise manages your information, click here: https://www.ocvibe.com/privacy-policy/