Line Cook
True Food Kitchen · Kansas City, MO · 1 mo ago
ManagementInternship
About the role
We’re a full-service restaurant collection with locations from coast to coast, known for serving nutrient-dense, thoughtfully crafted dishes for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. We invite you to come in for an interview Monday‑Friday between 3‑5 PM. If you are unavailable during that time, please give us a call to schedule.
Responsibilities
- Execute made-to-order dishes during busy lunch and dinner service
- Prepare starters, entrées, pizzas, and more across assigned line stations
- Follow recipes, portions, ticket timing, and quality standards
- Maintain consistency and presentation during high-volume service
- Keep your station clean, stocked, organized, and ready for service
- Assist with prep and opening/closing responsibilities
- Operate ovens, stoves, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment
- Prepare ingredients by portioning, chopping, weighing, measuring, and mixing
- Clean and sanitize work areas, tools, knives, and equipment
Requirements
- 6+ months of full-service restaurant line experience preferred
- Experience executing made-to-order food during active service
- Comfortable working a station and keeping pace with ticket volume
- Experience on multiple stations such as Grill, Sauté, Wok, Pizza, or Pantry is a plus
- Strong knife skills and ability to consistently execute recipes
- Passion for great food and quality presentation
- Teamwork, speed, communication, and organization under pressure
- Flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and continuously bend, reach, and twist
Benefits
- No late nights—we close at 9 PM most nights
- AM, PM, and mid‑day shifts available
- Part‑time schedules up to 40 hours available
- A professional, successful work environment with opportunities for growth and a development program designed to help you reach the next step in your career
- Part‑time team members have access to affordable, quality health care through Hooray Health and telehealth options
- Pet insurance for your fur babies
- Access to expert guidance through EAP/SupportLinc to help you and your family address everyday challenges
- Restaurant dining discount
- Paid volunteer time to support your community and favorite charities
- Eligibility to give to and receive from the True Giving Fund, which supports team members through