Line Cook

ABOUT LORENA

A new Mediterranean dining experience is coming, inspired by fire, flavor, and coastal hospitality.

Lorena is a modern Mediterranean brasserie that blends wood-fired meats, vibrant seafood, fresh ingredients, and warm hospitality into an experience designed for how people gather today. Elevated yet approachable, Lorena offers a refined atmosphere where guests can enjoy everything from celebratory dinners and special occasions to casual evenings with family and friends.

At Lorena, hospitality comes first. Our team is dedicated to creating memorable experiences through exceptional food, genuine service, and an inviting atmosphere that keeps guests coming back. Every detail—from the menu and beverage program to the ambiance and guest interactions—is designed to feel polished, personal, and welcoming.

If you believe in creating unforgettable dining experiences and want to be part of building something special from the ground up, we invite you to join the Lorena team.

Position: Sous Chef

Duties:

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment, etc.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
• Handles, stores and rotates all products properly
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Other duties assigned

Requirements:

• Passion for food and ensuring an excellent dining experience for all guests
• Energetic and genuine positive attitude while interacting with team-members and all guests
• Experience in kitchen preparation and /or cooking
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and team-members
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 20+ pounds
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)

We strive to embrace what makes each one of us unique; we each have our own story, and there is only one YOU. We believe that celebrating and embracing this philosophy makes for a better world! Whether looking at our current staff or future team members, we believe that everyone has something to offer, and our employment practices reflect that. Whether by mandate or not, we never have and never will make our employment decision based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are passionate about food and hospitality, we may be the place for you!