Line Cook, The Barns (Variable, up to 24 hours per week, October 2026 - May 2027)

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Complimentary tickets to select events

Discounts at concessions and gift shop

Job summary

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is seeking kitchen help at the Vienna, VA location. This role supports food preparation, cooking, and pantry stocking under the direction of the Executive Chef.

Candidates must be able to work weeknights and weekends and maintain high sanitation standards. Training in Virginia Food Safety or ServSafe is required within 30 days of start date, with opportunities to learn and grow in a dynamic venue environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Previous food prep experience preferred.
• Must work weeknights and weekends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to learn proper cleaning and sanitation practices.
• Completion of Virginia Food Safety or ServSafe training within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist with stocking and setup of kitchen stations.
• Prepare food and cook main dishes, appetizers, desserts and snacks as directed.
• Collaborate with expeditor or manager to complete orders on time.
• Grill, steam and fry vegetables, meats, poultry and other foods.
• Present and garnish final dishes per Executive Chef specs.
• Maintain safe, clean work area and proper food handling.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Virginia Food Safety Training / ServSafe Training

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Wolf Trap HeadQuarters - Vienna, VA 22182, Position Type: Variable, Job Category: Food and Beverage, Pay rate: $18.55/hour

Benefits:

• Flexible work schedule; Complimentary tickets to select performances; Discounts at concessions and the gift shop

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with stocking and setting up kitchen stations, maintaining stocked par levels of prepped items
• Prepare food, including cleaning and cutting of ingredients and cooking main dishes, appetizers, desserts and snacks as directed by the Executive Chef
• Work with the Food Expeditor or Manager on Duty to ensure orders are completed properly and in a timely manner
• Grill, steam and fry vegetables, meats, poultry and other foods
• Present, garnish, and arrange the final dishes for service based on specs from Executive Chef
• Maintain, clean and safe work area including proper handling of food, utensils, equipment, and dishes
• Nightly close down of kitchen facilities including sweeping, moping, trash removal, and cleaning/sanitizing of all cooking equipment and surfaces
• Ensure all leftover items are properly wrapped, stored, or discarded
• Assist with washing dishes and utilities as needed
• Assist with opening, closing, and monthly inventory counts as assigned
• Assist with the turnover of facilities and prep for special events
• Follow all Fairfax County Health Department standards. Maintain the highest level of sanitation practices, safe food handling and storage

Qualifications: REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 16 years old
• Previous food prep work is preferred
• Must be able to work weeknights and weekends
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be comfortable working in close quarters inside a hot/humid environment
• Have some knowledge of proper cleaning/sanitation or be willing to learn
• Must successfully complete a Virginia Food Safety Training, ServSafe Training or company approved equivalent course within 30 days of start date

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Regularly required to walk, stoop, bend and reach with arms
• Lift/move up to 30 pounds frequently
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
• Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, reach, cut, mix, etc.
• Ability to taste and smell

We’re pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation.

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives.

We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside.

Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application processes should contact [e-mail].

An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.