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Line Cook

Merenda Wine
Oceanside, CA, US
$22-$25 an hour
Full-time

Merenda, a wine bar and retail shop arriving at The Flats boutique mixed-use project on Coast Hwy in South Oceanside, will open its doors to guests this fall.

Merenda is the brainchild of a proud Oceanside local who brings a broad palette of cultural experiences to his coastal roots.

If you're a hospitality pro looking to join a team who values respecting others, collaboration, inclusivity, and constantly improving and evolving then we'd love to have a chat with you.

Are you passionate about cooking and eager to be part of a crew that feels more like a family? We’re looking for a dedicated LIne Cook to bring creativity and precision to culinary offerings.

If you thrive in a fast paced environment and have a keen eye for detail, this is the perfect opportunity for you. You’ll work with our Chef to perfectly execute and evolve our eastern Mediterranean-inspired menu.

The range of compensation is $22 - $25 / hour plus tips. Tips are pooled and shared with FOH and BOH staff on a per-shift basis.

Merenda offers partially subsidized health insurance (must maintain 30 hours per week), 401(k) retirement plan, dining discounts and more!

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and cook items according to our recipes and standards
  • Ensure food quality and presentation meet our high standards
  • Strong knife skills
  • Maintain a clean and organized work station
  • Assist in prepping ingredients and maintaining inventory
  • Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure timely service

Required Skills

  • Must demonstrate appropriate workplace behavior and treat all employees with respect.
  • A team-oriented and ego-free attitude.
  • Professional integrity.
  • Some wine knowledge (a plus, not required).
  • California Food Handler Card.

Ideal candidates possess

  • Strong sense of urgency.
  • 1-2 years fine dining experience in a back of house position.
  • Capacity to remain positive and composed under pressure.
  • High energy levels, organizational skills, and ambition.
  • Unreasonable hospitality mindset (iykyk).

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
  • Capable of handling objects with hands.
  • Frequent bending, reaching, and stooping.
  • Capacity to lift, move, and carry at least 50 pounds as required throughout shifts.
  • 15 days ago
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