Lead Line Cook — Multi-Station Kitchen, Growth & Perks

True Food Kitchen; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 3,306,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hospital/medical benefits through Hoor

Pet Insurance

Restaurant Dining Discount

Paid volunteer time

EAP/SupportLinc access

True Giving fund donation matching

Job summary

True Food Kitchen in San Diego, CA, is seeking a skilled Line Cook to join a fast-paced, high-energy kitchen. You’ll prep, cook, and plate dishes across stations like Pantry, Pastry, Pizza, Wok, Sauté, or Grill with opportunities to train across stations.

The role emphasizes prep, high standards for portions and presentation, and a team-focused environment with shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Exceptional knife skills and recipe execution.
• Teamwork, speed, and organization under pressure.
• Flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Passion for great food and quality presentation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare starters, entrées, pizzas, and more.
• Follow portions, recipes, and quality standards.
• Keep your station clean, stocked, and organized.
• Assist with prep, opening/closing, and smooth operations.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills and other kitchen equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by portioning, chopping, weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients.
• Wash and disinfect kitchen, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.

Skills

Knife skills

Teamwork

Speed & organization

Flexibility

Safety & sanitation

Job description

True Food Kitchen in San Diego, CA, is seeking a skilled Line Cook to join a fast-paced, high-energy kitchen. You’ll prep, cook, and plate dishes across stations like Pantry, Pastry, Pizza, Wok, Sauté, or Grill with opportunities to train across stations.

The role emphasizes prep, high standards for portions and presentation, and a team-focused environment with shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.