Cook - Part Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tip pools and monthly bonus pool

Paid time off

401k plan

Learning stipend

Referral bonuses

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Transit benefits

Life insurance options

Discounted meals

Career growth

Friends & family discounts

Job summary

Beat The Bomb in Washington DC is seeking a part-time Cook to join our quick-service kitchen team. You will prepare menu items per recipes, maintain food safety standards, and help with both kitchen and light front-of-house tasks during slower periods.

The ideal candidate is energetic, people-focused, and able to work weekends. Certification in food safety is preferred or willingness to obtain it. This role offers competitive pay and growth within a fast-growing startup environment.

Qualifications

• Embodies Beat The Bomb's values: positivity, responsibility, building the future and creating the fun.
• Loves working with people and thrives in a fast paced team.
• Willing to obtain Serve Safe certification if not already certified.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing food per recipe and tickets.
• Follow all safety and sanitation procedures.
• Complete time/temperature checks and maintain clean kitchen areas.
• Wash, sanitize and store all dishware and equipment.
• Assist with front-of-house duties during down times.
• Support overall Beat The Bomb operations as needed.

Skills

Positivity

Responsibility

Build The Future

Create The Fun

People skills

Culinary aptitude

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.

THIS IS A PART TIME ROLE

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!