Line Cook

True Food Kitchen; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Restaurant dining discount

Pet insurance

Paid volunteer time

Employee assistance program

Development program

Flexible shifts

Volunteer time off

Job summary

True Food Kitchen in Tampa, FL 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.

Ideal candidates have 6+ months experience in a high-volume restaurant, exceptional knife skills, and a passion for great food and presentation. Flexible availability for nights, weekends, and holidays is important, with opportunities to grow within the team.

Qualifications

• 6+ months in a high-volume restaurant preferred.
• Exceptional knife skills and recipe execution.
• Passion for great food and quality presentation.
• Flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Teamwork, speed, and organization under pressure.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, bend, reach and twist.

Responsibilities

• Prepare starters, entr�es, 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

High-volume experience

Job description

WE BELIEVE THAT A LIFE OF PURPOSE HAS THE POWER TO TRANSFORM THE WORLD.

This isn't just 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, Sauté, 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
• 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

THE PERFECT PAIRING

• 6+ months in a high-volume restaurant (preferred)
• Exceptional knife skills and recipe execution
• Passion for great food and quality presentation
• Flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays
• Teamwork, speed, and organization under pressure
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, continuously bend, reach and twist

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
• AM/PM and Mid-day 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.