Line Cook - Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth & Perks

True Food Kitchen; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

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Job summary

True Food Kitchen in Reston, VA is seeking a skilled Line Cook for a fast-paced kitchen. You’ll prep, cook, and plate across stations like Pantry, Pastry, Pizza, Wok, Sauté, or Grill, with multi-station experience a plus.

Join a team that values quality and efficiency. You’ll follow recipes and portions, keep your station organized, handle prep and opening/closing duties, and operate ovens, stoves, grills, and other kitchen equipment.

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, continuously bend, reach and twist.

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

Line cook experience

Knife skills

Passion for food

Flexibility

Teamwork

Lifts up to 50 lb

Job description

True Food Kitchen in Reston, VA is seeking a skilled Line Cook for a fast-paced kitchen. You’ll prep, cook, and plate across stations like Pantry, Pastry, Pizza, Wok, Sauté, or Grill, with multi-station experience a plus.

Join a team that values quality and efficiency. You’ll follow recipes and portions, keep your station organized, handle prep and opening/closing duties, and operate ovens, stoves, grills, and other kitchen equipment.