Line Cook - Elk Grove, CA

Selland Family Restaurants is a premier restaurant group based in Sacramento, widely recognized for its commitment to hospitality, culinary excellence, and a supportive team environment. Known for its thoughtful approach to service and quality, the company operates multiple successful dining establishments, including Selland's Market Cafe, which stands out as a place where employees can thrive and build rewarding careers. The group emphasizes core values such as gracious hospitality, genuine teamwork, persistent improvement, and pride in every aspect of the dining experience. Employees benefit from comprehensive training, supportive leadership, and an inspiring work culture that nurtures professional growth and personal development. As an employer, Selland Family Restaurants provides competitive wages, generous benefits, and a genuine focus on employee well-being, making it a highly desirable workplace for those passionate about the food and beverage industry. The Line Cook position at Selland's Market Cafe offers an incredible opportunity for culinary professionals who are eager to grow their skills and contribute to a vibrant, customer-focused restaurant environment. This role involves preparing high-quality menu items according to established recipes and standards while maintaining exceptional food safety and sanitation practices. The Line Cook plays a crucial role in ensuring that guests receive delicious meals served promptly in a clean, organized kitchen setting. The responsibilities extend beyond the kitchen tasks to include positive interaction with guests and team members, reflecting the hospitality and excellence that the company prides itself on. Employees in this position enjoy hourly wages ranging from $17.50 to $21.00, excluding tips, and participate in a daily tip pool, which significantly enhances overall compensation. Additional perks include free meals during shifts, a $100 reimbursement, and an employee discount applicable at all Selland Family Restaurants. Selland Family Restaurants also offers substantial benefits for both part-time and full-time team members. These include paid sick leave, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holiday pay for full-time employees, and professional development reimbursements covering certifications relevant to the culinary and hospitality industries. The company supports mental health through wellness offerings and fosters a positive workplace atmosphere with team events and celebrations recognizing promotions, anniversaries, and birthdays. Flexible scheduling highlights the employer’s understanding of work-life balance, ensuring that team members can manage their responsibilities effectively. The ideal candidate for the Line Cook role is someone with at least one year of line cook experience or a strong willingness to learn and grow under the company’s training programs. Candidates must be capable of working weekends and evenings, have solid multitasking and knife skills, possess a Responsible Beverage Serving (RBS) Card, and maintain a positive, hospitable demeanor at all times. Reliable transportation and the ability to work varied hours aligned with business needs are also required. Selland Family Restaurants prides itself on hiring individuals who are committed to high standards of food quality and guest satisfaction, embodying the company’s ethos of hospitality, excellence, teamwork, impact, and pride. Joining the team means becoming part of a supportive and professional family focused on delivering memorable dining experiences and continuous improvement.

• Willing to work weekends and evenings
• Able to communicate positively, verbally and articulately
• Ability to always be positive, attentive and hospitable
• Willingness to learn and grow
• One or more years of line cook experience a plus but training provided
• Ability to follow established menus and recipes
• Multitasking skills and good knife skills
• Valid Responsible Beverage Serving (RBS) Card
• Ability to work varied hours and days as business dictates
• Must be at least 18 years old or have a valid work permit
• Reliable transportation to work