Line Cook

True Food Kitchen • Kansas City, MO

7d

About The Position

True Food Kitchen is seeking an experienced full-service Line Cook to prepare, cook, and plate made-to-order dishes during busy lunch and dinner service. The role may cover Pantry, Pastry, Pizza, Wok, Sauté, or Grill stations. Previous full-service, made-to-order line experience is important, and experience working multiple stations is a plus. The restaurant closes at 9 PM most nights and offers AM, PM, and mid-day shifts. Part-time schedules of up to 40 hours are available.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of full-service restaurant line experience is preferred.
• Experience executing made-to-order food during active service.
• Comfort working a station and keeping pace with ticket volume.
• Strong knife skills and the ability to consistently execute recipes.
• Passion for great food and quality presentation.
• Teamwork, speed, communication, and organization under pressure.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and continuously bend, reach, and twist.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working multiple stations, such as Grill, Sauté, Wok, Pizza, or Pantry.

Responsibilities

• Execute made-to-order dishes during busy lunch and dinner service.
• Prepare starters, entrées, pizzas, and other dishes across assigned line stations.
• Follow recipes, portions, ticket timing, and quality standards.
• Maintain consistency and presentation during high-volume service.
• Keep the station clean, stocked, organized, and ready for service.
• Assist with prep and opening and closing responsibilities.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by portioning, chopping, weighing, measuring, and mixing.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, tools, knives, and equipment.

Benefits

• Opportunities for growth and a development program designed to help employees advance their careers.
• Affordable health care and telehealth options for part-time team members.
• Pet insurance.
• Access to expert guidance through EAP/SupportLinc for employees and their families.
• Restaurant dining discount.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Eligibility to give to and receive from the True Giving Fund, which supports team members through life-changing events.

What This Job Offers

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