Daytime Prep Cook — Kind Kitchen, Early Finish

Thrive Restaurant Group; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Medical insurance

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group is seeking a Prep Cook (Kitchen Team Member) for HomeGrown, a daytime eatery known for its scratch kitchen. You will prep, plate and support all kitchen stations, ensuring recipes, quality and timely delivery.

You'll learn all kitchen roles, work with fresh local ingredients, and contribute to a kind, collaborative environment before 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 long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Complete all assigned prep work (70%).
• Set up workstation (5%).
• Practice sanitary and safe food handling at all times (10%).
• Prepare menu items according to HomeGrown recipes and specifications (5%).
• Clean and sanitize the work area before, during and after shift (5%).
• Complete daily and weekly cleaning projects (5%).

Skills

Positive attitude

Communication

Teamwork

Follow recipes

Tools

Knives

Slicing equipment

Food prep equipment

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group is seeking a Prep Cook (Kitchen Team Member) for HomeGrown, a daytime eatery known for its scratch kitchen. You will prep, plate and support all kitchen stations, ensuring recipes, quality and timely delivery.

You'll learn all kitchen roles, work with fresh local ingredients, and contribute to a kind, collaborative environment before finishing by 3:30 pm daily.