JOB DETAILS
Line Cook
CompanyStarbird Chicken
LocationPalo Alto
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 9, 2026

About The Company
Starbird is defining the future of fast food by serving the most craveable, positively delicious chicken on the planet. Born in the Bay Area, our chef-driven concept reimagines crispy chicken with bold flavors, real ingredients, and menu variety that fits modern lifestyles—salads, sandwiches, tenders, nuggets, and wings all made fresh and by hand. With a bright, tech-forward experience and signature sauces made in-house daily, we deliver quality and consistency that’s earned us a passionate following. More than a meal, Starbird leaves you feeling good—every bite, every visit.
About the Role
Description
Why Work at Starbird?
Our employees are the lifeblood of our organization. We make sure that each person is given the training and tools to be the best they can be and we believe in promoting from within our organization.
Essentials of the job:
- Kitchen experience preferred
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
- Frying chicken, making salads and sandwiches
- Work in a fast-paced environment
- Track multiple with orders
- Assist with stocking and setting up kitchen stations
- Food prep
- Openness to being coached/mentored, we are a learning culture
- Plating prepared foods using Starbird guidelines
- Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, reach, lift, grasp for extended periods of time. Must have sufficient mobility to move and operate in confined work area.
- Must be able to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 30 lbs; place items on high and low shelves in office, store rooms, service areas and walk-in coolers.
- Must also be able to tolerate temperature changes in kitchen and refrigerated areas.
- Evening and morning shifts available. Weekend shifts are a must.
Benefits
- This is a tipped position
- Language learning program through Babbel
- Tuition assistance program
- You get a free meal when working and a discount when you are not.
- There’s plenty of room for growth and advancement.
Starbird Chicken provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to 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.
Key Skills
FryingFood PreparationPlatingKitchen Station SetupStockingTime ManagementPhysical StaminaCoachable
Categories
Food & BeverageHospitalityTrades
Benefits
Tipped PositionLanguage Learning Program Through BabbelTuition Assistance ProgramFree Meal During ShiftsEmployee DiscountGrowth And Advancement Opportunities
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Prepare and plate food items including chicken, salads, and sandwiches according to company guidelines. Maintain kitchen stations through stocking, setup, and efficient order tracking in a fast-paced environment.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
137
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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