Line Cook Prep Cook

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Back of House Team Members - AM & PM SHIFTS Line Cooks & Prep Cooks Little Engine – Rotisserie & Wings

Little Engine is on a mission to give the neighborhood rotisserie a serious tune‑up. Little Engine is led by Chef Rob Sonderman, who grew up a few blocks away from our Eastern Market location and wanted to build the kind of place he’d actually want in his neighborhood. Rob has spent his career transforming familiar food into something more craveeable and fun.

He helped build DCity Smokehouse and Federalist Pig into two of DC’s standout barbecue spots, then co-founded Honeymoon Chicken, where he focused on bringing bold flavors in a fast‑casual setting.

We’re now hiring Prep Cooks and Line Cooks to join our kitchen team. Full‑time and part‑time positions available. Whether you’re building a career in restaurants or looking for steady, honest work in a great kitchen, apply today.

Check out our instagram @littleenginechicken to see us in action.

• Competitive hourly wage based on experience + $4-5 per hour in tips
• Paid Sick & Safe Leave accrued immediately
• Free Meal while on shift
• Employee discounts
• Supportive, team‑driven kitchen culture
• Opportunities to grow as Little Engine grows

As a Line Cook or Prep Cook, you'll be part of the MOTOR that keeps Little Engine Running. You’ll help prepare and execute rotisserie chicken, wings, sauces, and sides with speed, consistency, and care.

• Daily prep of proteins, sauces, vegetables, and sides
• Cooking and plating menu items to spec during service
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe workstation
• Following food safety and sanitation standards
• Working as part of a tight, respectful team in a fast‑paced environment

• Ability to take direction and work well with others
• Calm, focused approach under pressure
• Pride in quality food and clean kitchens
• Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation practices
• Reliability and a strong work ethic
• Kitchen experience preferred, but not required – we’ll train the right people
• Basic English communication skills required

• Ability to stand and move for an 8 hour per shift
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs regularly
• Reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, and pulling
• Hand‑eye coordination and comfort working in a busy kitchen environment
• Ability to climb stairs in multi‑level restaurant spaces (if applicable)

• Clean kitchens make better food
• Fire, flavor, and fundamentals come first
• No ego, no shortcuts—everyone pulls their weight
• Hospitality starts behind the line

Little Engine provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.