COOK (FULL TIME)

Restaurant Associates Corp.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Restaurant Associates Corp. is hiring an Overnight PM Cook in Washington, DC. The position involves preparing high-quality food during PM and overnight shifts for room service and restaurant operations.

Qualified applicants must have two to four years of cooking experience and be flexible to work varying hours, including weekends and holidays. The role offers competitive pay ranging from $27.00 to $30.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of previous cooking experience is required.
• Ability to work evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen following food safety standards.
• Assist with production planning, record keeping, and food supply management.

Skills

Cooking experience

Ability to work overnight shifts

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Job description

Position

• We have an opening for a full time OVERNIGHT PM COOK position.
• Location: JW Bar - 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20004.
• Schedule: Full time; Days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Two to four years of previous cooking experience is required.
• Pay Range: $27.00 per hour to $30.00 per hour.

This role will support the 24-hour room service and restaurant operations by preparing and producing high-quality food items during PM and overnight shifts. The position supports overnight production needs and assists with service execution. Flexibility to work evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced environment is required.

Job Summary

Summary: Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares high‑quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty. Tastes all prepared food items.
• Uses established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food‑handling procedures.
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
• Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Attends in‑service and safety meetings.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
• Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
• Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others.
• Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
  • The use of medium‑weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
  • The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
  • The use of slip‑resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associate employees may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed remotely, click the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_RA.pdf

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.