Line Cook (MAKE Cafe)
Job type
Full-time employee
Location(s)
4712 Felton St, San Diego, CA 92116
Overview
We’re looking for a reliable, team-oriented Line Cook who brings both solid kitchen skills and a collaborative, patient mindset.
Description
$21/hour plus tips
Location: San Diego, Normal Heights neighborhood
Schedule Morning shifts (approx. 7:30-4:00)
Immediate Supervisor: Executive Chef
About MAKE Projects:
We’re a mission-driven nonprofit café (MAKE Cafe) focused on food, community, and opportunity. Our kitchen is a training ground where experienced cooks work alongside refugee and immigrant students, building skills, confidence, and pathways into the culinary industry.
We’re looking for a reliable, team-oriented Line Cook who brings both solid kitchen skills and a collaborative, patient mindset.
Why Join Us:
● Meaningful work supporting refugee and immigrant students
● Work directly with a local farm, garden and fresh produce
● Daytime hours — no late nights
● Supportive, community-focused kitchen culture
● Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven organization
● This position includes health benefits, paid time off, paid sick leave and a matching 401k retirement plan after six months of employment.
What You’ll Do:
● Execute prep and service for a fast-paced breakfast/lunch café
● Maintain consistency, quality, and cleanliness in all stations
● Support and mentor student trainees during daily operations
● Assist with prep lists, inventory, and kitchen organization
● Uphold food safety and sanitation standards
What We’re Looking For:
● At least 1 year of line cook experience
● Strong knife skills and basic cooking techniques
● Ability to work early morning shifts and stay organized under pressure
● Clear communication and a positive, team-first attitude
● Interest in mentoring or working in a multicultural environment
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: communicate and accurately exchange information at normal speaking levels; move in an office or restaurant environment to accomplish tasks; use hands to finger, grasp, or feel; reach by extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; and view and operate electronic devices and equipment, including but not limited to, phones, tablets, and computers, and coffee grinders, espresso machines, and other food facility equipment. The employee must also be able to detect, distinguish, and determine with a degree of accuracy the differences or similarities in intensity or qualify of flavors or odors by using the tongue or nose. The employee must frequently raise objects weighing 25 pounds or less and from a lower position to a higher position or move such objects horizontally from position-to-position, and occasionally raise or move objects weighing more than 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Note
This Job Description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. You will be expected to render all services that are consistent with the position and its responsibilities. The Company has the right to revise this Job Description at any time or to require that different tasks, duties, and responsibilities be performed as assigned.
Work Environment: This position requires a full-time, in-person schedule Wednesday through Sunday. Our current restaurant service hours are 9am-2pm, with occasional private dinners and special events. Subject to change as we grow.
How to Apply: Visit www.sdmake.org/joinus to submit your cover letter, resume and responses to our questions.
MAKE Projects is an equal opportunity employer. MAKE Projects does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory results of reference and background checks.
Salary range
$21 - $21 per hour
Hiring team
Ashley McBrady
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