Lead Line Cook, Breakfast and Brunch

Job overview

The Lead Line Cook role is onsite in El Segundo, CA, with pay of $25–$26 per hour. Metro Cafe is seeking a kitchen team member to support breakfast, brunch, and lunch service. The role prepares menu items to recipe and quality standards while leading and supporting line cooks during service. It helps maintain consistent food quality, safe and clean kitchen operations, and efficient inventory and food handling practices.

What you'll do

• Prepare breakfast, brunch, and lunch menu items
• lead and support line cooks during service
• ensure consistent preparation, plating, and presentation
• monitor food quality, portion control, and cleanliness
• assist with ordering and inventory
• train kitchen staff on recipes, techniques, and food safety
• follow health regulations
• maintain food storage, rotation, and labeling
• open and close kitchen operations as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead line cook

breakfast

brunch

kitchen leadership

food preparation

food safety

inventory management

part-time

el segundo ca

metro cafe

$25–$26/hr

early morning shifts

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee discounts, paid time off, and an employee meal during shifts.

Why this role

Requires breakfast and brunch cooking experience, including knowledge of egg cookery, breakfast meats, pancakes, waffles, sauces, and high-volume breakfast service.

About the employer

METRO CAFE EL SEGUNDO is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.