AM Prep Cook

Clyde's Restaurant Group; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Stable company

Flexible schedule

Positive culture

Excellent training

Generous 401k

Restaurant discounts

Meal discount

Top health plan

Employee assistance program

Wellness resources

Financial assistance

Career growth

Merit recognition

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Clyde's Restaurant Group in Reston, VA is seeking a Morning Prep Cook to help launch Ebbitt House. This role offers flexible shifts, hands-on training, and opportunities to grow with a respected hospitality group.

You will prep vegetables, meats, and seafood, maintain high culinary standards, and join a team focused on guest service and quality. Competitive pay and employee benefits accompany a positive culture.

Qualifications

• Hardworking, attentive, and hospitality-driven with a desire to excel and maintain the highest level of service.
• Experience as a prep cook desired, preferably in a high-volume restaurant.
• Ability to read and prep recipes to measurements and standards.
• Available to work a variable schedule including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel, slice, dice, chop, and otherwise prepare raw vegetables, meat and fish.
• Use a commercial food slicer to slice various meats, cheese, and vegetables.
• Use a commercial food processor to prep foods.
• Operate both convection and conventional ovens and gas ranges.
• Lift, handle, weigh, and portion food items using a commercial portion control scale.
• Label, date, and store prepped product.
• Clean, wipe, and scour prep equipment and machinery, and sweep and mop prep area floors.

Skills

Hardworking

Hospitality-driven

Prep cook experience

Recipe reading

Flexible schedule

Job description

Location: Reston, VA, United States
Date Posted: Oct 23, 2026

Pay Range: $17 - $20 / hour * URGENTLY HIRING *

Clyde's Restaurant Group, which owns 14 concepts in the DMV, is proud to introduce Ebbitt House, a sister concept of the historic Old Ebbitt Grill.

WE ARE ACCEPTING WALK-IN INTERVIEWS:

Ebbitt House Recruiting Center - 1800 Reston Row Plaza, 3rd Floor, Reston, VA 20190

Saturday 10/24/26, Monday 10/26/26 to Wednesday 10/28/26 from 10am to 5pm.

Opening Fall 2026 at Reston Station on the Silver Metro Line,Ebbitt House will serve up Old Ebbitt Grill’s iconic American classics, twice-daily happy hours, an oyster-fueled raw bar, and towering seafood displays.

We’re building our opening team now—come be part of a restaurant that’s set to make waves!

WHY JOIN THE CLYDE'S TEAM AS A MORNING PREP COOK

• Competitive Pay: Earn compensation for your skills and dedication.
• Stable Company: Join a respected, stable organization.
• Flexible Schedule: Part-time, full-time, and on-call shifts available.
• Positive Culture: Embrace courtesy, dignity, and respect.
• Excellent Training: Classroom and on-premises training.
• Generous 401k: Immediate participation with competitive match.
• Restaurant Discounts: Enjoy 25% off at all Clyde’s Restaurants for you and 3 guests.
• Meal Discount: Get 50% off your shift meal.
• Top Health Plan: Access medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, and wellness resources, plus reduced rates on various services.
• Support: Benefit from an Employee Assistance Program with legal, emotional, and financial support.
• Wellness Resources: Access digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and annual flu shots.
• Financial Assistance: Assistance fund for employees in need.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for rapid advancement.
• Merit Recognition: Rewards for excellence and hard work.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access a discount program with thousands of brands and services.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN A MORNING PREP COOK

• Hardworking, attentive, and hospitality-driven with a desire to excel and maintain the highest level of service
• Experience as a prep cook desired, preferably in a high-volume restaurant
• Ability to read and prep recipes to measurements and standards
• Available to work a variable schedule including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays

WHAT YOU WILL DO AS A MORNING PREP COOK

• Wash, peel, slice, dice, chop, and otherwise prepare raw vegetables, meat and fish
• Use a commercial food slicer to slice various meats, cheese, and vegetables
• Use a commercial food processor to prep foods
• Operate both convection and conventional ovens and gas ranges
• Lift, handle, weigh, and portion food items using a commercial portion control scale
• Label, date, and store prepped product
• Clean, wipe, and scour prep equipment and machinery, and sweep and mop prep area floors

ABOUT US

Since 1963, Clyde's Restaurant Group has been a leader in the DMV restaurant scene, known for exceptional guest service and fostering a positive culture for employees. Our 14 properties include Clyde's, Old Ebbitt Grill, The Hamilton, 1789 Restaurant, Fitzgerald's, The Tombs, Rye Street Tavern, Cordelia Fishbar, Hamilton Live, and Ebbitt House (opening Fall 2026).

We are committed to building an inclusive team and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.