Line Cook

True Food Kitchen; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discount

Health care via Hooray Health

Pet insurance

Volunteer time

Job summary

True Food Kitchen in Newport Beach, CA seeks a skilled Line Cook for a fast-paced kitchen. You will prep, cook, and plate across stations, including Pantry, Pastry, Pizza, Wok, Sêtre, or Grill, with multi-station experience a plus.

This role requires 6+ months of high-volume restaurant experience, strong knife skills, and a passion for quality presentation. Flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays is expected, with opportunities for growth and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ months in a high-volume restaurant (preferred).
• Exceptional knife skills and recipe execution.
• Grill experience preferred.
• Passion for great food and quality presentation.
• Flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Teamwork, speed, and organization under pressure.

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

Skills

High-volume exp

Knife skills

Pressure control

Teamwork

Job description

We believe that a life of purpose has the power to transform the world.

This isn't a job - it's a chance to find your true purpose. We're a full-service restaurant collection with locations from coast to coast, known for serving nutrient-dense, thoughtfully crafted dishes for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

Who We're Inviting To The Table

We're looking for a skilled Line Cook to join our fast-paced, high-energy kitchen. You'll prep, cook, and plate delicious dishes across stations like Pantry, Pastry, Pizza, Wok, Sêtre, or Grill (experience in multiple stations a plus!).

RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

• 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

THE PERFECT PAIRING

• 6+ months in a high-volume restaurant (preferred)
• Exceptional knife skills and recipe execution
• Grill experience preferred
• Passion for great food and quality presentation
• Flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays
• Teamwork, speed, and organization under pressure

What You Can Look Forward To

• We have a successful and professional work environment with opportunities for growth and a development program to get you to that next position in your career
• PM shifts available
• Part time to 40 hours available per person
• Part time team members are offered access to affordable, quality health care through Hooray Health and telehealth options
• Pet Insurance for your fur babies
• Access to expert guidance through EAP/SupportLinc which offers to help you and your family address and resolve everyday issues
• Restaurant Dining Discount
• Paid volunteer time to support your community and favorite charities
• Eligible to give to and receive from the True Giving fund that supports life changing events

True Food Kitchen is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.