Line Cook

Langston Bar & Grille; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free or discounted meals during shifts

Flexible scheduling

Competitive pay based on experience

Job summary

StaffedUp in Washington, DC is seeking a skilled Line Cook to join a fast-paced kitchen where precision, teamwork, and timing matter. You will prepare and cook menu items with accuracy and ensure quality, while keeping a clean, organized workstation.

This role offers competitive pay based on experience, opportunities for growth, flexible scheduling, and employee meals during shifts. A professional kitchen background and knife skills are valued, with a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Professional kitchen experience preferred.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of cooking methods and equipment.
• Ability to work under pressure and follow directions precisely.
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
• Dependable, team-oriented, and committed to cleanliness and food quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items with accuracy, speed, and attention to detail.
• Ensure all dishes meet presentation, portion, and quality standards.
• Set up and maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked workstation.
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures, keeping health standards top of mind.
• Assist with prep work, inventory rotation, and receiving deliveries as needed.
• Communicate clearly with the kitchen team and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service.
• Stay calm and efficient during high-volume shifts and work collaboratively with the team.

Skills

Knife skills

Cooking techniques

Time management

Team collaboration

Job description

Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen where precision, teamwork, and timing matter? We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Line Cook to help deliver consistently great food and keep the kitchen running smoothly. If you take pride in your work, love being part of a tight-knit team, and are passionate about quality, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare and cook menu items with accuracy, speed, and attention to detail
• Ensure all dishes meet presentation, portion, and quality standards
• Set up and maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked workstation
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures, keeping health standards top of mind
• Assist with prep work, inventory rotation, and receiving deliveries as needed
• Communicate clearly with the kitchen team and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service
• Stay calm and efficient during high-volume shifts and work collaboratively with the team

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen preferred
• Strong knife skills and working knowledge of a variety of cooking methods and equipment
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and follow directions precisely
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills
• Dependable, team-oriented, and committed to high standards of cleanliness and food quality

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Fast-paced, supportive kitchen environment
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Opportunities for growth, training, and advancement
• Flexible scheduling
• Free or discounted meals during shifts