Line Cook (Nep Cafe-Irvine)

Join Our Kitchen Team at NEP CAFE-Ivine

Turn your passion for cooking into a career with room to grow. We’re looking for motivated, coachable team players who are excited to learn, develop their skills, and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Position: Line Cooks (Multiple Openings)
Pay Range: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour + tips (based on experience)
Location: Nep Cafe- Irvine, CA
Employment Type:  Part-Time
Work Location: In-person

Part-Time Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (up to 40 hours annually (accrual), in accordance with CA law)

• Employee Referral Program (Back-of-House)

• Opportunities for Advancement (as early as 6 months)

• Employee Discounts

• Paid Training

• Lifemart Discounts (hotels, amusement parks, flights, and more)

• Team Bonding Events

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items using grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, sauté stations, and other kitchen equipment

• Ensure 100% responsibility for food quality, consistency, and presentation

• Follow standardized recipes, portion sizes, cooking methods, and quality standards

• Stock and maintain food levels at assigned stations to support smooth service

• Portion, season, marinate, and prepare food items prior to cooking

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation at all times

• Properly handle, label, store, and rotate food products

• Follow plating, garnish, and presentation standards for all dishes

• Assist with food prep during off-peak hours as needed

• Properly close the kitchen following established closing procedures

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of experience in a similar cooking role

• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a fast-paced environment

• Food Handler Card required (training provided with paid hours if needed)

About Kei Concepts

Kei Concepts is a restaurant development and management group known for creating and operating innovative dining concepts inspired by flavors from around the world. We believe in growth, creativity, and investing in our people—and we’re just getting started.

Learn more at www.keiconcepts.info

Pay Transparency Notice:
Hourly pay range reflects base wages and may vary based on experience, skills, and business needs.