Line Cook

Job overview

The Line Cook is an onsite position in Cupertino, CA. Compensation is $20–$21 per hour. The role supports Benihana’s restaurant kitchen and its goal of delivering a consistent dining experience. The cook prepares menu items to recipe, portioning, and plating standards while coordinating timing and quality during service. The position also supports kitchen readiness, food safety, sanitation, and collaboration between back-of-house and front-of-house teams.

What you'll do

• Prepare dishes at the assigned station
• follow recipes, portioning, and plating standards
• process food tickets accurately
• maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety
• complete prep, stocking, and kitchen setup
• maintain organized storage and production areas
• coordinate with back-of-house and front-of-house teams
• follow health department sanitation requirements
• complete tasks assigned by chefs and sous chefs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

line cook

cupertino ca

benihana

$20–$21 per hour

kitchen operations

food preparation

food safety

recipe execution

plating standards

high-volume restaurant experience

knife skills

restaurant team

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time restaurant employees
• 401(k) plan
• employee dining discounts or complimentary onsite meals
• paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• commuter and dependent care benefits
• career development opportunities.

Why this role

The posting states availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays and requires standing for extended periods and lifting 50 pounds.

About the employer

Benihana - Cupertino is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.