Line Cook

True Food Kitchen • Gaithersburg, MD

5d • $21 - $24

About The Position

True Food Kitchen is seeking a skilled Line Cook to join a fast-paced, high-energy kitchen. The role involves preparing, cooking, and plating dishes across kitchen stations such as Pantry, Pastry, Pizza, Wok, Sauté, and Grill. Experience across multiple stations is a plus. The position offers AM/PM and midday shifts, with part-time work through up to 40 hours available per person. The company describes a professional work environment with opportunities for growth and a development program to support advancement.

Requirements

• Exceptional knife skills and recipe execution.
• Passion for great food and quality presentation.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work as part of a team with speed and organization under pressure.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods, with continuous bending, reaching, and twisting.

Nice To Haves

• Six or more months of experience in a high-volume restaurant is preferred.
• Experience in multiple kitchen stations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare starters, entrées, pizzas, and other dishes.
• Follow portioning, recipe, and quality standards.
• Keep the assigned station clean, stocked, and organized.
• Assist with preparation, opening and closing, and smooth kitchen operations.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, and other kitchen equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by portioning, chopping, weighing, measuring, and mixing.
• Wash and disinfect kitchen surfaces, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.

Benefits

• Opportunities for growth and a development program to support career advancement.
• Part-time team members have access to affordable health care through Hooray Health and telehealth options.
• Pet insurance.
• Access to expert guidance through EAP/SupportLinc for employees and their families.
• Restaurant dining discount.
• Paid volunteer time to support communities and charities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed