Daytime Line Cook: Scratch Kitchen & Great Benefits

HomeGrown Kitchen; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

HomeGrown is seeking a Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) to join our daytime eatery family. You’ll handle assigned prep work and your station, following our recipes and preparation standards to deliver consistent, great-tasting dishes with a quick service pace.

You’ll work with a collaborative kitchen team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, learn all kitchen roles, and contribute to a culture of kindness and quality meals that fit our daytime schedule, finishing by 3:30 pm daily.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and desire to learn and grow.
• Reading, writing and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to follow recipes exactly as written.
• Ability to work fast, safe, efficient, and accurately for periods of up to 10 hours per day.
• Attention to detail.
• Able to work efficiently and communicate effectively in a high stress, fast paced environment.
• Willingness to help with dishes, prep cook responsibilities, and assist other stations on the line as needed.
• Capable of using knives, slicing equipment and other food preparation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to HomeGrown's recipes, plate presentations and specifications (60%*).
• Complete all assigned prep work, following recipes exactly as written (15%*).
• Set up workstation (5%*).
• Practice sanitary and safe food handling at all times (10%*).
• Clean and sanitize the work area before, during and after shift (5%*).
• Complete assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects (5%*).

Skills

Positive attitude

Reading & writing

Follow recipes

Fast-paced work

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Dishes & prep support

Knife skills

Job description

HomeGrown is seeking a Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) to join our daytime eatery family. You’ll handle assigned prep work and your station, following our recipes and preparation standards to deliver consistent, great-tasting dishes with a quick service pace.

You’ll work with a collaborative kitchen team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, learn all kitchen roles, and contribute to a culture of kindness and quality meals that fit our daytime schedule, finishing by 3:30 pm daily.