What are the responsibilities and job description for the Line Cooks position at Cottage House Ethiopian Cuisine?
Job title:
Line Cook
Company:
Cottage House Ethiopian Cuisine
Location:
1529 Wisconsin Ave NW, Georgetown, DC 20007
Job type:
Full-time, Part-time
Pay:
Competitive, based on experience (leave the pay field blank/"not specified" rather than $0 — Indeed will let you skip it)
Job description:
Cottage House Ethiopian Cuisine in Georgetown is hiring line cooks to join our kitchen team — full-time and part-time positions available.
We're a growing restaurant with a full dining room, patio, and upstairs lounge (Upstairs at Cottage), gearing up for a busy fall season and looking to add reliable, hardworking cooks to the team.
Responsibilities:
- Prep and execute menu items to spec, including traditional Ethiopian dishes and modern additions (kabobs, small plates, shareables)
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe station during service
- Work efficiently during peak hours across multiple venue spaces
- Follow recipe specs and portioning standards
- Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house staff to keep service running smoothly
Qualifications:
- Prior line cook or prep cook experience (Ethiopian or East African cuisine experience a plus, not required — we'll train)
- Available nights and weekends
- Reliable and on time
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
- Food handler's certification (or willingness to obtain)
Salary : $18 - $22