Line Cook

True Food Kitchen • San Diego, CA

5d • $21 - $24

About The Position

True Food Kitchen is seeking a skilled Line Cook for 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 supports kitchen preparation and daily operations while maintaining recipes, portions, quality standards, and a clean, organized station. AM/PM and mid-day shifts are available, with part-time hours up to 40 hours per person.

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 to stand for extended periods and continuously bend, reach, and twist.

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 food 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 areas, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.

Benefits

• 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.
• Eligible to give to and receive support from the True Giving fund for life-changing events.
• Opportunities for growth and a development program to support career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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