Food Truck Team Member / Line Cook -- Will Train the Right Person

Job Description

Job Description

Perfect for motivated college students and business-minded individuals!

Pay: $11.00–$12.50 per hour DOE + tips
Employment: Part-time or full-time
Experience: Line cook experience is a plus, but not required
Availability: Morning availability is important
Location: Longview, TX

Wonton Nation is a growing, unique food truck looking for energetic, dependable people who want more than just another job. This is an excellent opportunity for college students, motivated beginners, and business-minded individuals interested in learning how a successful food truck operates.

You do not need previous restaurant experience. We are willing to train the right person who brings a positive attitude, strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and dependable attendance.

If you already have line cook or food-service experience, that is a definite plus and may be reflected in your starting pay.

What We’re Looking For

The right person will be:

• Motivated, dependable, and ready to learn
• Friendly, respectful, and team-oriented
• Able to move quickly and stay organized
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Serious about cleanliness and food safety
• Willing to help wherever needed
• Interested in learning the food truck business
• Available during morning hours
• Able to work part-time or full-time

We will work around college class schedules when reasonably possible, but dependable morning availability is important. Some food truck events, catering jobs, and busy service periods may also require afternoon or evening availability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and complete daily food prep
• Cook, assemble, and serve menu items
• Follow recipes, portion guidelines, and food-safety procedures
• Maintain consistent food quality and presentation
• Keep the food truck clean, stocked, organized, and safe
• Assist with opening, setup, restocking, closing, and cleanup
• Communicate clearly with customers and team members
• Stay calm and productive during busy service periods
• Help with inventory and other daily food truck operations
• Provide friendly, professional customer service

Qualifications

• No previous cooking experience required—we will train the right motivated person
• Line cook or food-service experience is a plus
• Must be dependable and arrive on time
• Must have a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Must be willing to learn and accept coaching
• Must be able to multitask and work efficiently
• Must maintain good personal hygiene and a clean workspace
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be willing to undergo a background check
• Morning availability is strongly preferred
• Business-minded applicants interested in learning operations and growing with us are encouraged to apply

About Us

Wonton Nation is a growing food truck with a bold, unique menu and an expanding customer base. We are looking for motivated people who want to grow with us and help build something special.

This is more than an opportunity to learn how to prepare and serve great food. The right person can also learn about customer service, inventory, food costs, daily operations, events, catering, and what it takes to run a successful food truck business.

We believe in hard work, respect, teamwork, accountability, and serving every guest with excellence.

We are a second-chance-minded employer with high standards. Applicants with a past record may apply. Hiring decisions are based on job-related factors, safety, responsibility, and applicable law.

Schedule

• Part-time and full-time positions available
• Morning availability is important
• Most Sundays off
• Schedule may vary depending on regular service, events, catering, and private bookings
• We will consider college class schedules when possible

Starting pay: $11.00–$12.50 per hour DOE + tips

Starting pay will be based on experience, availability, attitude, and demonstrated ability.

After 30 days, performance, reliability, speed, teamwork, and overall fit may be reviewed for possible performance bonuses and additional opportunities.

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Tips in addition to hourly pay
• Part-time or full-time opportunities
• Hands-on training
• Opportunity to learn food truck operations
• Potential to grow with the business
• Performance bonus consideration after 30 days
• Most Sundays off
• Air-conditioned food truck kitchen

Application Questions

1. Are you looking for part-time or full-time work?
2. What days and morning hours are you available?
3. Are you currently attending college? If so, what does your class schedule look like?
4. Do you have any cooking, restaurant, customer service, or food truck experience?
5. Why are you interested in working with a growing food truck business?
6. Tell us about a time you showed initiative or learned a new skill quickly.
7. Are you available for occasional food truck events, catering jobs, or changing schedules?
8. Do you have reliable transportation?

Work Location

In person — Longview, TX area