# NOW HIRING – PART-TIME LINE COOK
**Kennedy's Meat Market – Escondido, CA**
**PAY: $17–$21 PER HOUR PLUS TIPS!**
Kennedy's Meat Market is looking for a dependable, hardworking Part-Time Line Cook to join our kitchen team!
We are looking for someone with kitchen experience who takes pride in preparing quality food, maintaining a clean workspace, and helping keep kitchen operations running smoothly.
### PAY & SCHEDULE
- $17–$21 per hour, depending on experience.
- Plus tips!
- Part-time position.
- Shifts will vary depending on business needs.
- Possible shifts include:
- 11:00 AM – 7:00 or 8:00 PM
- 2:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- Weekend availability is REQUIRED.
- Must be available for afternoon/evening closing shifts.
### JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare and cook menu items according to company standards.
- Assist with daily kitchen preparation and food prep.
- Maintain proper food handling, food safety, and sanitation standards.
- Keep kitchen equipment, workstations, and prep areas clean and organized.
- Wash dishes, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment as needed.
- Complete end-of-shift cleaning and closing duties.
- Sweep, mop, and scrub kitchen floors.
- Thoroughly clean counters, grills, fryers, appliances, and other kitchen equipment.
- Take out trash and ensure the kitchen is properly cleaned and ready for the next business day.
- Follow all closing checklists and instructions.
- Work as part of a team while also being able to work independently.
### QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous line cook or restaurant kitchen experience preferred.
- Must be reliable, punctual, and have a strong work ethic.
- Must have weekend availability.
- Must be flexible with scheduling and available for closing shifts.
- Comfortable with physical kitchen work, including standing for extended periods, lifting supplies, and scrubbing floors.
- Must be willing to perform all cleaning and closing responsibilities.
- Positive attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail and pride in keeping a clean kitchen.
### IMPORTANT JOB REQUIREMENT
This position involves more than just cooking. Closing duties and thorough kitchen cleaning are a major part of the job. This includes washing dishes, cleaning equipment, scrubbing and mopping floors, and leaving the kitchen clean and ready for the next business day.
**If you are dependable, hardworking, and take pride in your work, we would love to hear from you!**
### HOW TO APPLY
Please reply to this Craigslist posting with:
- Your name and phone number.
- A brief description of your cooking or kitchen experience.
- Your availability, including weekends.
- Your previous work experience.
**LOCATION:** Kennedy's Meat Market – Escondido, CA
