Line Cook - Pantry

Mor Mor's is hiring a Line Cook for our new independent restaurant in downtown Laguna Beach.

We are a new concept in a great downtown location, focused on fresh organic ingredients, scratch-made sauces, and thoughtfully prepared proteins. Our kitchen is small, bright, and full of natural light — the kind of space where every team member matters and strong communication makes service run smoothly.

We are looking for a confident, reliable cook who can take ownership of our salad station once trained and work well as part of a tight-knit team.

This position will focus on our salad station, but depending on staffing needs may be asked to participate in various roles. On-the-job training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain a clean, organized, fully stocked station
• Prepare menu items using fresh organic ingredients, scratch-made sauces, and prepared proteins
• Work assigned station during service
• Follow recipes, portion standards, plating guidelines, and food safety procedures
• Read tickets carefully and communicate clearly about timing, modifications, delays, and low product
• Work with urgency while maintaining quality, consistency, and presentation
• Support teammates and help keep service running smoothly
• Properly wrap, label, date, store, and rotate product using FIFO standards
• Clean, break down, and reset the station at the end of shift

Requirements

• Prior kitchen, prep, pizza, sandwich, or line cook experience preferred
• Friday / Saturday availability highly preferred (Recommended to have at least 3 'days' of evening availability)
• Must be dependable, organized, and able to work independently once trained
• Must be able to communicate with team members in English; fluency is not required
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs as needed
• Must be comfortable working in a small, team-oriented kitchen
• Must be able to follow recipes, systems, and food safety standards
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Participation in tip pooling
• On-the-job training
• Opportunity to grow with a new restaurant concept and existing team
• Early leadership potential for the right person
• Tight-knit kitchen with natural light
• Great downtown Laguna Beach location

Employment may be contingent on a successful background check and 1-2 professional references.

Pay: $17.50 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Experience:

• Line Cook: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $19