Line Cook - Reston

Job Description

LINE COOK - EARN UP TO $660-$800 per week!

Full-time positions available

Family Meals provided, or shift meal discount

Uniform Shirt provided

BENEFITS + PERKS:

Competitive pay

Health insurance plans available for as low as $130 per month after 90 days of employment

Dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Discounted shift meal and generous dining discount

Paid pregnancy and parental leave

Voluntary benefits: short-term disability and accident insurance

Free access to company massage therapist

Discounted gym & yoga membership

Free mental health therapy through our partner ComPsych, where employees and their immediate family members receive confidential sessions available virtually or in-person

Training and career growth opportunities

Free Employee Assistance Program with resources for legal, financial, and life needs

WHAT OUR LINE COOKS DO:

Prepare the basic components of each dish on our menu using our proven, standard recipes

Prepare and cook a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, and vegetables using a variety of kitchen equipment and techniques

Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure smooth service

Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications

Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes

Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation and corresponding equipment

Understand and follow proper rules of hygiene and food-safety measures to ensure all food prep areas and all food-storage areas meet restaurant cleaning standards

Memorize and utilize our serving portion sizes and all basic meal prep procedures

Assist in food prep for other shifts during off-peak periods, as needed

Monitor product freshness. Handle, store, and rotate all products properly and based on a schedule created by the restaurant

Open and close the kitchen properly, assists others, and follows checklists for kitchen stations

Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served

Know and comply consistently with portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures

Participate in proactive communication to help avoid and solve operational, HR, and financial issues

Are punctual and able to observe regular and consistent attendance

Contribute to a positive team environment

Be flexible during shift to ensure a smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE A LINE COOK:

One year plus of cooking experience, preferably at least six months experience in a similar capacity in a high-volume kitchen

Comfortable working with a team in a fast-paced, loud kitchen environment

High level of professionalism

Passion for hospitality and food

Able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace

Able to read and follow a recipe to standards

Ability to work on your feet for eight hours or more a day in a confined area with fluctuating temperatures

Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds, as needed

Continuous bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and use of hands and arms

Will be exposed to allergens such as nuts, seeds, soy, shellfish, and dairy

Our Line Cooks are integral to our culinary operations. Because our kitchens make everything from scratch, our Line Cooks are responsible for efficiently portioning ingredients and preparing our recipes to standard. They also adhere to our quality and sanitation protocols to ensure the highest food safety. As a Line Cook, you will be on a dynamic culinary team and enjoy a career path that challenges you as a culinary team member and facilitates your growth and development.

Farmers Restaurant Group was voted as one of the Best Places to Work across the Greater Washington, D.C. area. As a member of our team, you will be working in a lively, fast-paced work environment within a growing farmer-owned restaurant company that cares about great food and drink, thoughtful sourcing, preserving our lands and waterways for future generations, and creating a culture of never-ending learning and reinvention for our employees. No matter where you work in our company, you are on a career path with challenges and opportunities for continued professional development and growth, and we are committed to your health and overall well-being.

Full-time