KABOB LINE​/PREP COOK

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts

KABOB LINE/PREP COOK — NOW HIRING Nationally Recognized Glendale Restaurant
(LA Times Top 101
• NYT Top 50
• Michelin Guide)
Pay:
$16.50/hr base + Guaranteed Total $22–28/hr (DOE & Performance)
100% BOH tip pool — all tips go to the kitchen. We are a high-volume, critically acclaimed kabob shop in Glendale, operating in a tiny 299 sq ft kitchen that is extremely hot, fast, and high-pressure. We move with precision. No ego, no chaos — just execution. We are hiring serious, disciplined Line/Prep Cooks who want long-term stability and can thrive in an intense environment.

POSITION: KABOB LINE/PREP COOK
(3 positions available) Pay Structure

• Base wage: $16.50/hr
• Guaranteed total pay: $22–28/hr depending on tier
• Higher tiers ($26–28/hr) are available for cooks who can operate the line with enough consistency and independence to allow the chef to focus on oversight rather than being on the grill.
• BOH-only tip pool (no FOH — all tips stay in the kitchen)

• Thursday–Sunday only (we are closed Mon–Wed)
• Start: 9:30am
  • Close: ~6:00pm
• These are our highest-volume service days and require consistent, focused execution

• Fast, clean, precise cooks
• Minimum 1–2 years line experience (kabob/grill experience a plus)
• Ability to handle intense heat and a tight kitchen
• Works independently without constant direction
• Low ego, high discipline
• Keeps station spotless, organized, and prepped
• Able to manage heavy flow and maintain calm under pressure
• Someone who reduces pressure on the chef (chef oversees; you execute)

• Execute kabob/grill line with speed and accuracy
• Prep proteins, vegetables, sauces, and marinades
• Maintain perfect station cleanliness
• Time dishes with precision and handle volume without crashing
• Support the team through prep and cleaning tasks
  
  Move efficiently in a tight, high-heat environment

• Guaranteed pay tiers for stability
• All tips stay in BOH
• Clear path to higher pay tiers as you grow
• Respectful, no-drama kitchen
• Work at a nationally recognized, critically acclaimed restaurant
• Tight crew with long-term growth potential

Send:

• Your name
• Resume or work history
• Availability
• 1–2 sentences on why you’re a good fit

We hire quickly for the right person. Serious applicants only.

MK BRANDS LLC