Line Cook

Honor Brewing Company; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Honor Brewing Company in Sterling, VA is hiring a Line Cook for a full-time, on-site role. You will prepare and cook menu items to standard recipes, manage stations, and uphold food safety. Teamwork with chefs and front-of-house staff is essential to ensure quality and timely service.

Ideal candidates bring strong culinary skills, knife work, and reliability, with ability to work in a fast-paced brewery kitchen and respond to busy shifts, events, and seasonal menu changes.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills including basic cooking techniques and knife skills.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation practices, and proper food handling.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tickets.
• Effective communication and teamwork to collaborate with chefs, line cooks, and front-of-house staff.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience in a commercial kitchen or restaurant setting; brewpub/gastropub experience a plus.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Commitment to Honor Brewing Company's mission and professional conduct with guests and team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, portions, and presentation guidelines.
• Set up and break down stations; maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards; assist with inventory and storage.
• Support high-volume service and collaborate with kitchen team during busy shifts.
• Assist with menu changes or special events as needed.

Job description

Company Description Honor Brewing Company is dedicated to honoring all who have served while crafting high-quality beer. The company focuses on commemorating the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice, ensuring their stories live on through each brew. Every beer is created as a celebration of soldiers, freedom, and service to the country. Team members join a mission-driven environment where respect, remembrance, and community are central values. Working at Honor Brewing Company means contributing to both exceptional beer and a meaningful cause.

Role Description The Line Cook role is a full-time, on-site position based in Sterling, VA. The Line Cook prepares and cooks menu items according to standardized recipes, portion sizes, and presentation guidelines, ensuring consistent quality and taste. Daily responsibilities include setting up and breaking down stations, maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, and following food safety and sanitation standards. The Line Cook collaborates with the kitchen team to manage ticket times, support high-volume service, and communicate effectively during busy shifts. This role also involves assisting with inventory rotation, proper storage, and supporting special events or menu changes as needed.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong culinary skills, including basic cooking techniques, knife skills, and experience working on a hot or cold line.
• Candidates should possess knowledge of food safety, sanitation practices, and proper food handling and storage procedures.
• Candidates should possess the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tickets, and maintain attention to detail under pressure.
• Candidates should possess effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with chefs, other line cooks, and front-of-house staff.
• Candidates should possess reliability in attendance, punctuality, and a strong work ethic, with flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Candidates should possess prior experience in a commercial kitchen or restaurant setting; experience with brewpub or gastropub cuisine is a plus.
• Candidates should possess the physical ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in a hot, busy kitchen environment.
• Candidates should possess a commitment to Honor Brewing Company's mission and a professional, respectful approach to guests and team members.