Lead Line Cook

Lead Line Cook — Prose Kitchen & Bar (Woodland Hills)

Prose Kitchen & Bar is hiring a Lead Line Cook to help set the kitchen up for success every day. This role works closely with the Chef and prep team to organize, prep, and set the line , then helps lead clean, consistent service.

This is a hands-on position for a cook who likes ownership, systems, and being relied on.

What you’ll do

• Help set up and prep the line daily alongside Chef and prep cooks

• Own station readiness: mise en place, pars, backups, cleanliness

• Execute service with consistency, urgency, and strong seasoning

• Help maintain prep lists, walk-in organization, labeling, and storage

• Be a steady presence on the line — calm, focused, solutions-first

• Reinforce station standards and support the team during service

What we’re looking for

• Solid line cook experience in chef-driven or quality-focused restaurants

• Strong prep skills and a good sense of organization and flow

• You show up ready, early, and take pride in being prepared

• You care about clean food, clean stations, and clean systems

• Leadership without ego — you raise the bar by example

The kitchen

• Ingredient-forward, flavor-driven cooking

• Clear systems: prep lists, pars, labeling, station standards

• High expectations, sane leadership, real support

Compensation

• $23–$25/hour + tips

• Tips typically average ~$180-250/wk

• Full-time 35-45 hours depending on the week

Perks

• Family meal

• Consistent schedule

• Growth opportunity in a serious but supportive kitchen

How to apply

Send a resume and a short note telling us:

• your strongest station

• what “being ready for service” means to you

Prose Kitchen & Bar
21150 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA