Cook

Beat The Bomb; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tip pools

Monthly bonus pool

Paid time off

401k plan

Learning stipend

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA

Transit benefits

Life insurance

Free beverages and discounted meals

Career growth opportunities

Friends & family ticket discounts

Job summary

Beat The Bomb Washington, DC is hiring a Cook to join our immersive entertainment venue. You will prepare and serve food for guests, follow all recipes and safety guidelines, and support both kitchen and front-of-house operations during busy periods.

Ideal candidates thrive in a team environment, stay calm under pressure, and are able to work weekends. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities at a rapidly expanding startup.

Qualifications

• Must properly execute all recipes and follow food safety guidelines.
• Ability to prep food per recipe and maintain sanitation.
• Comfort with busy service and assisting FOH duties during down times.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food per recipe and tickets.
• Follow safety and sanitation procedures; complete time/temp checklists.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen at start and end of shift.
• Assist with FOH duties during down times.

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Weekend availability

Education

Serve Safe certification

Job description

The Company

BEAT THE BOMB is the next generation of immersive group entertainment, where customers step into real-life video games. We use an innovative digital, interactive game system to reimagine the intersection of technology and human social connection. In our classic Mission experience, teams wearing hazmat suits go through a series of interactive game rooms, including a laser maze, before facing the World's Largest Paint, Slime, and Foam Bomb! Our original Brooklyn location opened in 2018. We now have locations in Atlanta, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Charlotte, Houston, and Denver. We've hosted over 500,000 players including hundreds of corporate team building outings, school groups, and non-profit organizations. Beat The Bomb is one of the highest rated experiences in all 5 markets. We offer a full range of special event services including STEM Camps, Kid and Adult Birthday parties, Corporate Tournaments, and Bachelorette parties. We also have a virtual team building platform called Beat The Bomb Virtual, serving remote teams across the globe. Our #1 goal is to ensure every player has a BLAST!

The DC Location

Located in DC's hippest new neighborhood, Ivy City, DC, this marks our third location in the nation, and opened in February 2023. The 10,000+ square foot location offers our classic Mission experiences with glass-walled bomb rooms; 7 immersive arcade lounges ('Game Bays'); street food and a full selection of beer, wine, cocktails & signature slushies @ The Bomb Bar; a beer garden with sports viewing; and several dedicated private event spaces for large groups. The Bomb DC has already emerged as one of the highest rated experiences in DC with over 5,000 5-star reviews on Google and has welcomed nearly 50,000 customers in less than 6 months.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

A Cook will help in creating a one-of-a-kind experience for both Beat The Bomb's customers and fellow team members through food service. Beat The Bomb Cooks must be able to properly execute all recipes and follow all food safety guidelines. While they will primarily handle operations specific to the kitchen, it will be important for all team members to understand all elements of the Beat The Bomb operation.

• Prep Food per recipe
• Follow all safety and sanitation procedures
• Complete appropriate time/temp checklists
• Clean and Sanitize kitchen at beginning and end of shift
• Prepare food items to spec and according to tickets
• Wash, sanitize and store all plateware, glasses and kitchen equipment
• Empty all Kitchen and Bar trash when necessary
• Assist with FOH duties during down times

The Ideal Cook

• Embodies Beat The Bomb's Values: Bring Positivity, Take Responsibility, Build The Future, CREATE THE FUN
• Isn't afraid to get messy (If you make a mess cooking the food tastes better)...but fully understands the need to keep their area clean and sanitized
• Is either Serve Safe certified or willing to take courses to be certified.
• Loves people! They thrive when engaging with others... both teammates and customers alike!
• The ultimate teammate - they are ready to jump in and help wherever and whenever necessary!
• Has a strong aptitude for culinary; while we may not be a high end restaurant, the need to execute properly for our guests is critical
• Remains calm when faced with external pressures
• Is friendly, outgoing and inclusive
• Is a weekend warrior! (must be available to work weekends)
• Does not mind physical activity... This will be a position where you are constantly on your feet and in motion.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay, Tip Pools and Monthly Bonus Pool
• Paid time off: up to 5 days in year 1 and 10 days after 1st year
• 401k plan
• $500 Annual Learning Stipend for professional development [Full-Time Only]
• Referral Bonuses
• Medical, dental and vision insurance (full-time Only)
• HSA (full-time only)
• Transit Benefits
• Life Insurance Benefit Options (Full-Time Only)
• Free fountain beverages and discounted meals (free for kitchen staff)
• An opportunity to advance or expand your career with company growth
• A chance to be a part of an exciting and fast-growing start up team
• Friends & family ticket discounts!