Experienced Line Cook | $18-$20/Hour + Tips | Full-Time Ponzu Sushi is hiring an experienced Line Cook for our downtown Palm Springs location. Pay is $18-$21 per hour based on experience, plus tips. This is a full-time position offering approximately 40 hours per week, with opportunities for overtime during peak season. We are looking for a dependable cook who knows how to run a station, works clean, moves with urgency, and can maintain consistency during a busy service. Japanese-cuisine experience is helpful, but it is not required. Strong fundamentals, reliability, and the right attitude matter more. This is a good opportunity for someone who wants stable hours, strong earning potential, and room to grow within an expanding restaurant group. What You'll Do Set up and run an assigned station through service Execute dishes according to established recipes, portions, and plating standards Complete prep accurately and keep your station fully stocked Maintain speed and consistency during high-volume service Work clean and keep your station organized throughout the shift Communicate clearly with chefs, cooks, sushi staff, and the FOH team Support other stations when needed Follow all food-safety, sanitation, cooling, labeling, and storage procedures Complete opening and closing responsibilities thoroughly Respond professionally to direction, coaching, and feedback What We're Looking For Previous experience working on a professional kitchen line Ability to work quickly without sacrificing quality or organization Dependable attendance and punctuality Strong station organization and time-management skills Ability to follow recipes and established kitchen systems Good communication and a team-first attitude Attention to cleanliness, food safety, and detail Evening, weekend, and holiday availability Experience with Japanese cuisine, high-volume service, sauté, fry, grill, garde manger, or detailed plating is a plus. Pay and Schedule $18-$21 per hour based on experience Tips in addition to hourly pay Full-time, approximately 40 hours per week Opportunities for overtime during peak season Evening, weekend, and holiday availability required Specific schedule discussed during the interview Growth Opportunities Ponzu is part of a growing restaurant group, and we prefer to develop and promote strong team members from within. Opportunities may include cross-training, sushi training, additional kitchen responsibilities, and advancement into lead or management positions. Requirements Riverside County Food Handler Certificate required before starting ServSafe certification is preferred Must be able to perform the physical duties of a professional kitchen position To Apply Please submit a resume or a brief summary of your kitchen experience. Include the stations you have worked, your current availability, and the best phone number to reach you.

Pay:

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid training

Work Location:

In person