Café Prep Cook — From-Scratch Kitchen, Lunch Service

Glenstone Museum; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenstone Museum in Potomac, MD is seeking a Prep Cook to join the Café kitchen team. Under the Chef's supervision, you will prep mise en place, assist with cooking and plating, and help keep the kitchen organized and sanitary.

This full-time role supports lunch service Wednesday through Sunday, with a 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM schedule and a wage of $22–$24 per hour. It requires teamwork, reliability, strong food-safety practices, and a welcoming hospitality mindset.

Qualifications

• Min. 2 years in a full-service, from-scratch kitchen (line cook / prep cook).
• Attention to detail and cleanliness.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Must work full-time Wednesday to Sunday.
• Evening availability for events or extended hours.
• SERV Safe certification required.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Reliable transportation to Potomac, MD and a valid driver's license.
• COVID-19 vaccination up to date.

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes, procedures and presentation standards consistently.
• Ensuring proper food safety, sanitation standards are met consistently.
• Receiving, loading and unloading deliveries.
• Stocking the line with items needed to complete orders on time.
• Check and log the quality and freshness of ingredients.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, including utensils, equipment and dishes.
• Handle and store ingredients and food.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as broilers, ovens, grills and fryers.
• Fill in for Line Cook when necessary.
• Present, garnish and arrange final dishes.
• Occasionally serve food.
• Maintain and adhere to 5S visual quality control in kitchen and storage spaces.
• Execute opening and closing procedures.
• Uphold HACCP guidelines and standards.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Attention to detail

Reliability & punctuality

Stamina standing/walking

Wed-Sun schedule

Evening availability

SERV Safe certification

Lift 50 lbs

Driver's license

Vaccination

Job description

Glenstone Museum in Potomac, MD is seeking a Prep Cook to join the Café kitchen team. Under the Chef's supervision, you will prep mise en place, assist with cooking and plating, and help keep the kitchen organized and sanitary.

This full-time role supports lunch service Wednesday through Sunday, with a 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM schedule and a wage of $22–$24 per hour. It requires teamwork, reliability, strong food-safety practices, and a welcoming hospitality mindset.