--- title: Line Cook Neighborhood Cafe at Alma description: Alma is hiring for the Line Cook Neighborhood Cafe role in San Luis Obispo, CA. Pays $19–$21 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/line-cook-neighborhood-cafe-at-alma-01a102b8-7180-7663-b2f8-6cc5d5a27e1d date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Alma as Line Cook Neighborhood Cafe in San Luis Obispo, CA. Pays $19–$21 per hour. Full-time role. Requires 1+ year of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/piclbm.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | alma.inc | | **Location** | San Luis Obispo, CA | | **Salary** | $19/hr - $22/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 02, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for alma.inc. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for alma.inc. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $50,000 – $56,000 a year (median $52,000). ## Description **About Us:** ALMA ("soul" in Spanish and Portuguese) is a neighborhood coffeehouse built around the heart and community of a farmers market - rooted in community, seasonal produce from local farms and makers, and genuine hospitality. With an excellent coffee program, baked goods, savory menus, takeout, and a small beer and wine list, we aim to be a warm and welcoming spot for both locals and tourists in San Luis Obispo. **The Role:** As a Line Cook at Alma, you'll prepare and cook our daily menus with care, whether a plate is going to a table, into a takeout bag, or out on a catering order. Our menu follows the seasons and the farmers market, so you'll work with great local produce and see the menu evolve throughout the year. This is a small, close team where everyone pitches in, so you'll also support prep, cleaning, and our pastry team when needed. It's a great fit for a cook who loves the craft, takes pride in consistency, and enjoys working in a kitchen where they have a big impact on the guest experience and a diversity of tasks. Our **three core values** shape everything we do: Authenticity, Respect, & Enthusiasm. **Primary Duties and Responsibilities:** **Prep** - Set up your station with the required mise en place, tools, equipment, and supplies before service - Complete prep assignments from the daily prep list, following recipes and portion standards - Wash, cut, and prepare seasonal produce and proteins with care and minimal waste - Label, date, rotate, and store all products properly using FIFO **Service** - Prepare and cook menu items to Alma's recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards - Monitor cooking times and temperatures so every dish is correct, high quality, and timely - Treat dine in, takeout, and catering orders with the same level of care - Keep your station stocked throughout service and communicate early when something is running low - Know every ingredient and preparation on the menu, including allergens, so you can answer questions and prevent cross contact **Cleaning and Safety** - Keep your station, knives, cutting boards, and equipment clean and sanitized throughout the shift - Follow all food safety, storage, and sanitation procedures - Handle equipment with care and with safety in mind - Open and close your station using station checklists - Help with dishes, deep cleaning, and the cleaning list during slower periods **Teamwork** - Take pride in the quality and consistency of every dish that leaves the kitchen - Stay aware of guest flow and work with FOH to keep service smooth and guests happy - Help put away deliveries and restock from the walk-in and dry storage - Support the pastry team and cross train on other stations as needed - Help train newer kitchen team members when asked - Contribute to a positive kitchen culture built on teamwork, respect, and good energy - Perform other duties as assigned by kitchen leadership **Required Skills and Abilities:** - 1 to 2 years of line cook experience, ideally in a cafe, brunch, or fast paced kitchen - Solid knife skills and a working knowledge of basic cooking techniques - A genuine passion for great food, seasonal produce, specialty coffee, and local sourcing - Able to stay calm, organized, and focused during busy rushes - Takes direction well and communicates clearly with the team - Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation - California Food Handler Card (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire) - Reliable and punctual, with a team and guest-first attitude - Flexible availability, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays **Physical Requirements:** - High level of stamina to work on feet for extended periods (be able to work in a standing, upright position for long periods of time up to 8 hours - Ability to occasionally lift, move, and transport furniture, equipment, and deliveries up to 50 pounds ## Skills - Line Cook - Cleaning - Cooking - Alma - Teamwork - Catering - Mise En Place - Sourcing - Sanitation - Front of House Operations - Store Presentation - FIFO Inventory Management - Knife Skills - Food Safety - Leadership - Food Handler Certification - Deep Cleaning - Pastry - Put-Away ## Related - [Hospitality & Food Service jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/hospitality-and-food-service?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Food & Beverage jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/hospitality-and-food-service/food-and-beverage?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Line Cook jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/hospitality-and-food-service/food-and-beverage/line-cook?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260758 jobs - [Software Products](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/software-products?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 118920 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)