BOH Team Member

District Taco; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

District Taco in Alexandria, VA is hiring team members for FOH and BOH roles. Join a fast-paced restaurant where training is provided and teamwork is essential to serve guests with high quality food and friendly service.

Responsibilities include supporting teammates, following safe food handling practices, checking ingredients, and maintaining cleanliness. Candidates should be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in reading, writing, speaking and understanding English.
• High level of motivation and sense of self-responsibility.
• Ability to maintain standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and personal hygiene.
• Outstanding customer service skills on an ongoing basis.
• Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath.
• Stand and/or walk for 8 consecutive hours.
• Lift 50lbs or more on a regular basis.
• Work efficiently in hot or cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Providing support to your fellow Team Members
• Following District Taco’s safe food handling practices at during all stages
• Following recipes and inspecting ingredients before use to ensure quality
• Quality Control: alerting management of food that does not meet safety and quality standards
• Preparing and pre-portioning various food items as needed
• Using of all kitchen equipment safely
• Understanding dietary restrictions and the procedures to follow to avoid cross-contamination
• Following portioning guidelines when preparing orders
• Organizing storage areas and unpacking shipments to maintain proper rotation
• The washing of equipment and small-wares items

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Food safety awareness

Job description

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?

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At District Taco the heartbeat of our restaurant comes from our Team Members and its starts with our Front of House (FOH) and Back of House (BOH) Team Members. The ideal Team Member will be capable of managing uncertainty, willing to push the limits, and takes ownership in their surroundings. We will provide the training and development you will need to feel confident in your position and ready to serve our guests safely every day. We take pride in our customer service and food quality and it’s up to you and your team to create that experience that our guests expect from us. We welcome all skill levels in the food service industry from dishwashers, prep cooks, cooks or no experience at all, we are always looking for passionate and enthusiastic people to join us. If you’re interested in kick starting your career in Food Service and getting a closer look of how our company approaches high quality food, customer service, and other food service responsibilities, we’d like to meet you.

Core Responsibilities

• Providing support to your fellow Team Members
• Following District Taco’s safe food handling practices at during all stages
• Following recipes and inspecting ingredients before use to ensure quality
• Quality Control: alerting management of food that does not meet safety and quality standards
• Preparing and pre-portioning various food items as needed
• Using of all kitchen equipment safely
• Understanding dietary restrictions and the procedures to follow to avoid cross-contamination
• Following portioning guidelines when preparing orders
• Organizing storage areas and unpacking shipments to maintain proper rotation
• The washing of equipment and small-wares items

Qualifications

• Proficient in reading, writing, speaking and understanding English
• High level of motivation and sense of self-responsibility
• Ability to apply and maintain standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and personal hygiene
• Ability to demonstrate outstanding customer service skills on an ongoing basis
• Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath
• Stand and/or walk for 8 consecutive hours
• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body
• Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving
• Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm
• Lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects for long periods without getting tired
• Lift 50lbs or more on a regular basis
• Work efficiently in a variety of hot or cold environments (e.g. refrigerated areas, close to cooking