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Line Cook at Royal Biryani House
Royal Biryani House
Herndon, VA
Hospitality
Posted 1 days ago
Job Description
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionLine Cook – Royal Biryani House (Indian Cuisine) Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, enjoys working with precision, loves collaborating with a tight-knit team, and takes pride in serving top-quality dishes? Join the team at Royal Biryani House, where we specialize in authentic Indian flavors — including our signature Hyderabadi biryani — and are looking for a motivated Line Cook to help keep our kitchen running smoothly. If you have prior line cook or food service experience especially in Indian or other ethnic kitchens, great! If not — we’re still very interested in trainable candidates with the right attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to high standards.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and cook menu items with accuracy, speed, and attention to detail, following Royal Biryani House’s standards for Indian cuisine and presentationEnsure each dish meets our quality, portion, and presentation expectationsSet up and maintain a clean, organized, and properly-stocked workstation, including prep, line and finishing stationsFollow food safety, sanitation, and health-code regulations at all timesAssist with prep work: chopping, portioning, marinating, rice preparation, spice blends, inventory rotation, and receiving deliveries as neededCommunicate clearly with kitchen teammates and front-of-house staff to coordinate efficient service during high-volume shiftsStay calm, efficient, and collaborative during peak service periods; be a team player who jumps in wherever neededWhat We’re Looking ForPrevious experience working in a professional kitchen is preferred — experience with Indian cuisine, spice-rich dishes, rice-based cooking is a plusStrong knife skills and familiarity with a variety of cooking methods (grilling, sautéing, deep-frying, rice dishes) and kitchen equipmentAbility to work efficiently under pressure, follow directions precisely, and multitask in a dynamic environmentExcellent time-management skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, quality, and consistencyDependable and punctual with a team-oriented mindsetWillingness to learn Indian culinary techniques, spice blends, and dish assembly if not already experiencedWhy You’ll Love Working HereA fast-paced, supportive kitchen environment where you can learn and growCompetitive pay based on experience plus opportunities for advancementFlexible scheduling to support your lifestyle and ambitionsEmployee meals or discounts during shiftsA chance to work with authentic Indian flavors, learn traditional techniques, and build your culinary resume
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