Restaurant Line Cook

The Restaurant Line Cook plays a crucial role in a fast-paced casual dining environment, working within a small kitchen team of 1-5 members. Reporting to the Kitchen Manager and Restaurant Manager, this role requires someone who can efficiently prepare, cook, and plate high-quality dishes while maintaining inventory, sanitation standards, and equipment operation. The position typically involves working regular morning, evening, and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food ingredients following restaurant recipes and guidelines
• Cook menu items accurately and efficiently to ensure quality and consistency
• Plate dishes attractively before service
• Manage inventory to ensure ingredient availability and minimize waste
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and properly
• Execute recipes precisely to maintain flavor and presentation standards
• Perform quality control checks on dishes before serving
• Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure smooth service

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in restaurant cooking
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong food preparation and knife skills
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety practices
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Attention to detail in food quality and presentation

Rusty Taco will be located in the new E concourse at Dulles International Airport. We are scheduled to open late September 2026. We are looking to hire line cooks immediately, to train in our current Dulles Airport location in Concourse D.