Benefits:
- Employee discounts
Cook
We’re looking for an experienced Cook to join our restaurant and bar team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, enjoys preparing high-quality dishes, and takes pride in contributing to an exceptional guest dining experience.
The Role
- Prepare fresh ingredients and menu items according to recipes and restaurant standards
- Cook dishes accurately and efficiently, ensuring consistency, quality, and proper temperatures
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and responsibly
- Maintain proper sanitation and cleanliness of work surfaces, serving areas, and storage containers to ensure safe food-handling practices
- Monitor ingredient freshness, rotate stock, and track inventory to maintain quality standards
- Respond to guest feedback with professionalism and urgency
- Complete opening, side work, and closing duties to ensure the kitchen is organized and ready for service
Requirements and Skills
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
- Previous experience as a restaurant cook in a high-volume kitchen preferred
- Ability to lift, carry, or pull heavy objects, including overhead lifting
- Ability to stand for the duration of the shift
- ServeSafe or California Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume kitchen
- Knowledge of food safety practices and proper kitchen techniques
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Friendly, professional, and collaborative demeanor
Environment
- Fast-paced, team-oriented restaurant and bar environment
- Opportunities to develop cooking skills and grow within the organization
- A culture centered on respect, collaboration, and creating memorable guest experiences
- Ability to work standing for duration of shift
If you are passionate about creating exceptional experiences through good, quality food, complete our short application today!
Compensation: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Malarky’s Irish Pub, simply known as Malarky’s, is a Newport Beach staple with a long, rich history. Malarky’s is surrounded with old picture frames filled with memories of past and present. The warm and inviting family-friendly pub and restaurant offers the best breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
If you are looking for a true local’s spot, check out Malarky’s at www.malarkyspub.com.
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CA paid sick leave
Employee discount
Career advancement
On the job training
Tips paid daily






