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

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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 (e.g. 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 sauté 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