Line Cook - Palmdale, CA

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is a renowned entertainment and dining company pioneering the concept of combining cinema with extraordinary food and beverage experiences. Located at 700 W 7TH ST STE U240 in Los Angeles, California, this company offers a unique place where moviegoers can indulge in gourmet meals while enjoying the latest films. As a leader in the cinema industry, Alamo Drafthouse is committed to creating a memorable experience that stands out through superior customer service, a commitment to quality, and a distinctive movie-going atmosphere. The environment is creative, fast-paced, and deeply rooted in community values, offering both full-time and part-time employment opportunities with competitive salaries ranging from $20.00 to $24.00 per hour. The role of Kitchen Crew member at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is central to maintaining the high standards that define the company’s food service. This position encompasses the responsibilities of line cooks and dishwashers, who together form the heartbeat of the theaters' culinary operations. As a Kitchen Crew teammate, your duties will include prepping stations, maintaining cleanliness, preparing and plating food according to Alamo’s recipes, and ensuring that everything runs smoothly and efficiently. The position requires handling multiple tasks with precision, from food preparation to checking safety and quality compliance. Working as a line cook at Alamo Drafthouse demands a keen eye for detail, ability to work collaboratively within a team, and a strong dedication to safety and cleanliness standards. The company’s mission is to ensure every guest and teammate has an excellent experience they are eager to repeat, so each meal served must look and taste delicious, forming the perfect culmination of a guest’s visit. The role is ideal for candidates who thrive in a high-volume food production environment and seek a fun workplace that values individual contribution and offers flexible scheduling. Alamo supports its team by providing free movies and food, paid time off, competitive pay, and access to medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, and voluntary benefits for both full-time and part-time employees. Their core values emphasize doing the right thing, fostering community, welcoming innovation, and taking pride in delivering exceptional service. Employees are expected to uphold these values and contribute positively to a respectful and inclusive culture. This comprehensive support for employees aligns with the company’s commitment to creating an inspiring workspace where all team members can grow and succeed. As part of the team, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest safety standards, managing food tickets efficiently, using kitchen tools and equipment properly, following cleaning schedules and protocols, and communicating clearly with managers and teammates. The job also involves physical activity such as lifting, standing for extended periods, and working around kitchen equipment and conditions like heat, noise, and cleaning solutions. A flexible schedule that may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays is also essential for this role. The position is perfect for individuals who have at least one year of experience in a fast-paced food production setting and possess active food handling certification. Furthermore, being a cinephile is considered a plus, given Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s key focus on merging cinematic and culinary arts for their guests. Join Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and become part of a dynamic team that values passion, collaboration, and excellence in every dish served and every movie shown.

• Must be able to execute light lifting up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to stand in one place for extended periods
• Comfortable working in a kitchen environment housed with equipment including an oven stove dishwasher slicer fryer steamer mixer and chefs knives
• Frequent exposure to heat steam fire noise and cleaning solutions
• Ability to move with caution and operate in a busysometimes loud environment