Line Chef Central American (Washington DC-Baltimore Area) $25-30/hr

Contract Role | September 2025 January 2026 | $25-$30/hr + Bonuses | Bilingual Required

About the Role

We are seeking a dependable, experienced Line Chef to support daily operations on a mobile food truck specializing in authentic Salvadoran and Guatemalan cuisine. This role is responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving a rotating menu in a high-paced environment, ensuring food quality, consistency, and safety across each shift.

The ideal candidate is fluent in both Spanish and English, comfortable working in compact mobile kitchens, and able to collaborate with rotating guest chefs while maintaining a clean, efficient, and compliant food service operation.

What You'll Do:

Prep & Cook Daily Menu

Execute a daily menu of Salvadoran/Guatemalan staples (e.g., pupusas, tamales, guisados, rice & beans, curtido)

Serve 100200 plates/day efficiently in a fast-casual food truck setting

Maintain portion control and ingredient consistency across shifts

Safety & Cleanliness

Follow mobile kitchen food safety practices (hot-hold/cold-hold temps, glove use, cleaning schedules)

Assist with greywater handling, oil/FOG disposal, and kitchen sanitization per MD/DC health codesMobile Unit Plan ReviewFood Truck Fog Document

Support Guest Chefs

Collaborate with featured chefs during cultural spotlight activations

Prep mise en place, batch recipes, and assist with flow behind the line

Represent the campaign with warmth, flexibility, and professionalism

Work as a Team

Partner with the Food Truck & Kitchen Manager daily

Assist with vehicle setup, kitchen restock, and end-of-day teardown

Help troubleshoot issues calmly and communicate with other team members and BAs

What We're Looking For

Spanish-English bilingual (required) must feel confident communicating in both languages

2+ years experience cooking in mobile units, fast casual kitchens, or Latin American restaurants

Familiarity with traditional Salvadoran or Guatemalan ingredients and prep styles

ServSafe Certified (or willing to get certified before September)

Able to work in tight spaces, lift 40+ lbs, and stay calm under pressure

Passion for food, culture, and hospitality were here to serve our community, not just customers

Commitment & Location

- Availability: September 2025 January 2026

- Location: Based in/near Langley Park, MD with activations across DC metro

- Schedule: Mostly weekday activations (~6 hours/day + setup), with occasional weekends or community tentpoles

Compensation

$25 - $30 Hour. Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience

Perks:

Free meals on shift

$100 monthly travel stipend (where applicable)

Bonus available for tentpole activations and high-volume days

How to Apply

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- Reply to this posting with your resume and work history