Everyday Eatery – Irvine, CA

Everyday Eatery is a modern breakfast, brunch, and lunch restaurant in Irvine. We are busy with strong weekend brunch service and steady weekday lunch volume. We prepare almost everything from scratch and place a strong emphasis on presentation and quality.

We are currently looking for a cook to join our kitchen team.

This is a hybrid role in a small kitchen, including line cooking, prep work, and shared cleaning responsibilities. Our cooks work closely together and support each other during service.

Schedule

Shifts are approximately 6:45 AM – 2:45 PM.

This position typically offers four days per week, with the possibility of five days for the right candidate who becomes a key member of the kitchen team.

Daytime hours only. No late nights.

Weekend availability is required.

Pay:

Total Pay $22-$25/hr

$20–$22 per hour depending on experience
Plus tips (approximately $2–$3 per hour)

What You'll Be Doing:

-Cooking on the line during breakfast and lunch service
-Egg station and brunch-focused cooking
-Food preparation and kitchen prep
-Plating and presentation of dishes
-Maintaining a clean and organized station
-Supporting the kitchen with shared cleaning and occasional dishwashing
-Our kitchen team includes 7–8 cooks working closely with a front-of-house team of about 14 people.

What We're Looking For

-At least 2 years of kitchen experience
-Comfortable working in a busy brunch environment
-Reliable transportation and strong attendance
-Positive attitude and willingness to learn
-Willing to help with cleaning and occasional dishwashing
-Ability to stay organized, clean, and efficient during service
-Comfortable working as part of a team during busy services

We are continuing to improve systems and standards in our kitchen and value cooks who take pride in working clean, organized, and helping the team get better.

Requirements:

-Must be authorized to work in the United States
-California Food Handler Card required (or ability to obtain one)
-Our kitchen team communicates in both English and Spanish. Spanish-speaking applicants are welcome to apply. También aceptamos aplicaciones en español.

Why Work Here:

-Daytime schedule
-Reliable and consistent hours
-Busy restaurant with steady volume

Benefits:

-401(k)
-Dental insurance
-Employee discount
-Health insurance

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