Line Cook - Fast-Paced, Multi-Station Kitchen & Growth

True Food Kitchen; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options through Hooray/teI

Pet Insurance for your fur babies

EAP/SupportLinc access

Restaurant Dining Discount

Paid volunteer time

True Giving fund eligibility

Career development program

Job summary

True Food Kitchen in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking a Line Cook to prep, cook, and plate dishes across multiple stations with a fast-paced, energetic team. You will handle stations like Pantry, Pastry, Pizza, Wok, Sauté, or Grill, and contribute to high-quality presentations.

Ideal candidates have 6+ months in a high-volume restaurant, excellent knife skills, and a passion for great food. Flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays are available; team collaboration and efficiency are

Qualifications

• 6+ months in a high-volume restaurant
• 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 and stand for extended periods

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

Knife skills

Teamwork

Under pressure

Flexibility

Job description

True Food Kitchen in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking a Line Cook to prep, cook, and plate dishes across multiple stations with a fast-paced, energetic team. You will handle stations like Pantry, Pastry, Pizza, Wok, Sauté, or Grill, and contribute to high-quality presentations.

Ideal candidates have 6+ months in a high-volume restaurant, excellent knife skills, and a passion for great food. Flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays are available; team collaboration and efficiency are