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.

PERKS + BENEFITS

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

THE ROLE 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.

Responsibilities include:

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

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to stand and move for an 8 hours 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)

OUR KITCHEN PHILOSOPHY

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.