Line Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth & Perks

True Food Kitchen; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care through Hooray Health

Pet Insurance

Dining Discount

Paid volunteer time

True Giving fund support

Job summary

True Food Kitchen is seeking a skilled Line Cook to join a fast-paced kitchen. You’ll prep, cook, and plate dishes across stations, with experience across multiple stations considered a plus. The role emphasizes efficiency, accuracy, and teamwork in a busy environment.

We value passion for quality food, strong knife skills, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. AM/PM shifts and part-time options are available, with opportunities for growth within the company.

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, 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.

Skills

Knife skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Flexibility

Experience in high-volume restaurant

Job description

True Food Kitchen is seeking a skilled Line Cook to join a fast-paced kitchen. You’ll prep, cook, and plate dishes across stations, with experience across multiple stations considered a plus. The role emphasizes efficiency, accuracy, and teamwork in a busy environment.

We value passion for quality food, strong knife skills, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. AM/PM shifts and part-time options are available, with opportunities for growth within the company.