Lead Line Cook/Junior Sous Chef

Sacramento, CA, us on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted March 26, 2025
Job description

Statehouse Restaurant & Catering is located inside The State Capitol Building. We have 3 retail locations, online ordering and a robust Catering business. We believe in nurturing a work family environment and working as team to get through very stressful busy days. The Capitol receives up to 1.9 million visitors a year as well as over 1500 daily employees in the building. We process over a thousand orders a day and need someone who can work in a fast paced environment.

To learn more about our company culture or submit your resume place visit our website www.StatehouseRestaurant.com

Department:
BOH -Kitchen
Reports to / Supervision Received:
Direct: Sous Chef
Indirect: Executive Chef
Employment Status:Full-Time Morning shifts needed 7:00am – 3:00pm

Competitive Pay: Based on Experience and BOH shares in Tip Pool.

Essential Functions:

  • Willing to develop the skills needed from being a great line cook into an entry level manager
  • Learn our Breakfast & Lunch menu’s
  • Be able to work in a fast paced environment, while keeping quality of food to the standards desired by management.
  • Learn the company's catering menu, so can assist in catering events 
  • Prepare, cook, and serve items according to recipes and SOP's.
  • Clean and maintain work areas and walk-ins
  • Maintain grooming standards according to health code standards.
  • Maintain all proper portions to ensure food cost, and proper food quantities.
  • Desire to grow with company as the company continues to grow.
  • Must have good communication skills and attitude as you will be required to supervise in absence of Executive Chef and Sous Chef.

 

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: $15.00 to $18.50 /hour

    Qualifications, Knowledge, Skill and Experience:

    • Must be able to cook high quality breakfast, lunch & catering items.
    • Must be able to work under pressure and handle high volumes and fast paced environment
    • Must be organized and efficient when working busy line;
    • Must have PASSION & DRIVE for this position, and must be open to learning.
    • Must be punctual and reliable.
    • Experience cooking with a nutrient dense, farm to fork, seasonal & fresh ingredients is a plus.
    • Must be able to use all kitchen equipment, including, grill, fryer, ovens, commercial sized steamer, flat top, burners, smoker, etc.
    • Must have the desire to be more than a line cook and want to be a BOH manager.
    • Looking for someone who wants to grow with our company as the company continues to grow.

    Minimum Experience required:

    • Must have at least 4 years kitchen experience, specifically lead line cook or supervisor experience.

    Other:

    • Must have valid CA Food Handler Card or Serv Safe, or ability to obtain either within 30 days of hire.
    • Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
    • All candidates will be subject to passing a CHP Background check.

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    About this role

    Summary

    Prepare high-quality meals, supervise kitchen, learn management, and grow with the company.

    Job title

    Lead Line Cook/Junior Sous Chef

    Experience level

    4+ years

    Industry

    hospitality

    Location requirements

    Sacramento, CA, on-site, no remote work allowed

    Salary

    $15.00 to $18.50 /hour

    Management role

    Yes

    Skills & keywords

    Required skills

    cookingfood safetykitchen equipmentorganizationcommunication

    Preferred skills

    farm to forkseasonal ingredientsleadership

    Specializations

    breakfastlunchcateringfast paced
    Locations

    Structured locations inferred from the posting.

    Sacramento, CA, USA

    On-site City