Part-Time Morning Line Cook Sourpuss Donuts & Cafe Mission Beach, CA Job Details Part-time $20 an hour 20 hours ago Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Food service workstation cleanliness Plating Kitchen grills Kitchen stations Full Job Description Overview Sourpuss Donuts is seeking an experienced and dependable part-time line cook to join our small kitchen team in Mission Beach. This is a service-focused cooking position, not a donut production position. You will primarily be responsible for executing our small scratch-made breakfast and café menu during morning service. Our kitchen has a unique, streamlined setup built around a flat-top rather than a traditional range with burners. The menu is straightforward to execute, but service can become fast-paced and high-volume, so we're looking for someone who is comfortable moving quickly while maintaining quality and organization. This is an excellent position for a cook who enjoys breakfast service, prefers mornings over nights, and wants a consistent part-time schedule in a small professional kitchen.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Set up and maintain the service line Execute breakfast and savory menu items to order Cook efficiently and confidently on a flat-top Prepare and plate cold items including yogurt bowls and deviled eggs Maintain mise en place and restock during service Complete light kitchen prep and portioning Communicate prep needs and low inventory to the kitchen team Maintain a clean, organized and food-safe workstation Clean and reset the station following service

QUALIFICATIONS

At least 6 months of professional commercial kitchen experience is required. We are especially interested in candidates who: Have professional breakfast, brunch or short-order cooking experience Are comfortable working a flat-top Can read and execute multiple tickets accurately during busy service Understand professional kitchen organization, sanitation and mise en place Work efficiently without sacrificing consistency Are punctual and highly dependable Can work independently without constant supervision Communicate well within a small team Are comfortable helping with both cooking and light prep

AVAILABILITY

Our café is open Thursday through Monday. This position is approximately 7:15am-12:15pm , with 3-5 shifts available per week. Applicants must be available for a minimum of three shifts per week and at least one weekend day. Availability on both Saturday and Sunday is strongly preferred.

WHY SOURPUSS?

Sourpuss is a small, independent Mission Beach bakery and café focused on scratch-made food, sourdough donuts and thoughtful ingredients. Because we're a small team, every person in the kitchen matters. We're looking for someone who takes pride in doing their job well, enjoys the rhythm of a busy service, and values being part of a dependable professional kitchen. This is a morning position with no dinner shifts and no late-night closes.

Compensation:

Hourly wage + participation in the team tip pool. Tip pool currently adds $6-$10 per hour

TO APPLY

Please send your resume and a short introduction to . In your message, please include: Your current availability Which days Thursday-Monday you can consistently work Your professional kitchen experience Your experience working breakfast/brunch and/or a flat-top We are looking to hire someone who can become a consistent, long-term part of our kitchen team.

Pay:

$20.00 per hour Expected hours: 15.0 - 25.0 per week

Work Location:

In person