Now Hiring: Experienced Line and Prep Cooks for Cirque du Soleil - Tysons, VA

Join our team for an exciting opportunity to work with Cirque du Soleil's "LUZIA" production in Tysons, VA, a world-renowned Quebec-based organization known for delivering high-quality artistic entertainment.

We're currently hiring experienced Cooks to support our food & beverage operations on-site. This is a great opportunity for individuals with strong culinary backgrounds who are interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced event environment.

Position Details:

Location: Tysons, VA
Show Dates: August 26, 2025 - October 22, 2025
Schedule: Wednesday through Sunday (availability on these days is mandatory)
Shifts: AM and PM shifts available (flexibility required)

What We're Looking For:

Recent and relevant line or prep cook experience
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Punctuality, professionalism, and attention to detail

Interview Process:

Resume review - applicants must have recent experience as a line or station cook
Qualified candidates will be contacted by a TSC Recruiter to discuss the role in detail and review Cirque du Soleil's standards and expectations.

Primary responsibility

Prepare food for service (eg chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces);
Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff;
Creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings;
Answer, report, and follow chef's instructions;
Clean up station and take care of leftover food;
Stock inventory appropriately;
Ensure that food comes out in high quality and in a timely fashion;
Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards;
Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers;
Help oversee prep cook's duties and tasks;

Requirements:

Clear background check.
Minimum 2 years Full time experience at a high-volume restaurant or catering company as a chef-de-partie, demi-chef, or commis chef;
Must be willing to assist in putting away deliveries, organizing, and cleaning the kitchen;
Must be comfortable with menus that change daily, as well as cooking different cuisines;
Experience working in the grill and saute section is essential;
Experience working in the larder section an advantage;
Must be willing to assist in any other cleaning tasks, including cleaning different kitchen equipment (ovens, hoods, etc.) as directed by the chefs;
Have access to their own knives and aprons;
Must have reliable transportation.
Must be 18 years of age or older to apply.

Physical Demands:

This job may require extended periods of walking, standing, bending, lifting, twisting and kneeling for up to 8 hours.
May also lift up to 50lbs.

Uniform:

Black shirt
Black pants or chef pants.
Black non-slip shoes w/black socks

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Shift:
Day shift
Evening shift
Night shift

Application Question(s):
Are you available to work show dates: August 26, 2025 - October 22, 2025?

Experience:
Line Cook: 2 years (Preferred)
Prep Cook: 2 years (Required)

Language:
English (Required)

Ability to Commute:
Tysons, VA 22102 (Required)

Work Location: In person