Jinya Reston Looking for DishwasherPrep Cook

Jinya Ramen; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus programs

Insurance and PTO

Competitive wages

Fun and rewarding work environment

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

JINYA Ramen in Reston, VA is seeking a BOH team member to support Kitchen Managers and ensure ramen quality and guest satisfaction through precise preparation and teamwork.

You will work with kitchen and front-of-house staff, adhere to safety and sanitation standards, and contribute to a fun, professional dining environment. This hourly role requires flexibility, strong English communication, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year restaurant experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and write simple correspondence.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to recipes/instructions.
• Adhere to kitchen safety procedures and proper equipment handling.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Follow health, safety and company policies.
• Engage with guests and team with positive, professional communication.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Verbal and written skills

Multi-tasking

Positive attitude under pressure

Reading and writing simple notes

Follow instructions

Leadership and motivation

Dependable and reliable

Cross-cultural experience

Flexible hours

Standing for long periods

Education

English language proficiency

City/state/federal certifications

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus programs
• Insurance and PTO for full-time employees
• Competitive wages
• Fun and rewarding work environment
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Title: BOH

FLSA Status (US): Hourly

Direct Oversight: Restaurant Operations

Reports To: Kitchen Manager & General Manager

Job Summary

Our BOH team members are the heart of JINYA brand. Our Prep Team supports our Kitchen Managers and plays a key role in ensuring guest satisfaction through perfect ramen execution. BOH Team Members ensure all our guests receive the highest level of quality and consistency of all food productions. BOH Team Members support the Kitchen Manager, front of house team, including servers, food runners and management, with direct or indirect guests needs and ensuring an amazing dining experience.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to the recipe or instructions provided by the Kitchen Manager.
• Adhere to all kitchen safety procedures, including but not limited equipment operations, knife handling skills and cleanliness.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation program. Comply with our exceptional standard for food handling and sanitation procedures.
• Adhere to service standards and to all health, safety and JINYA policies and procedures.
• Embrace the JINYA culture and participate in collective proper company greeting, such as "Irasshai" and "Arigato".
• Attend and participate in meetings as required. Report to work station, ready to work at the scheduled time to begin.
• Provide guests with menus, answering any initial questions and assisting guests with any special accommodations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in a positive and professional manner with guests and team members, both front and back of the house operations.
• Promote and executes JINYA's core values of Teamwork, Hospitality, Authenticity, Creativity and Integrity.
• Complete projects and/or tasks as requested or required by manager(s) or supervisor(s).

Required Competencies

• Minimum 1-year restaurant experience with knowledge of all kitchen equipment, small or large scale.
• Outstanding and professional verbal and written skills; with strong ability to multi-task.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Willing to follow instructions and ask questions for clarification, if needed.
• Ability to lead by example, inspire and motivate team spirit and effectively present information in one-on-one setting and/or small group situations.
• Must be dependable and reliable. Self-motivated and self-initiated to ensure restaurant is clean and presentable to guests.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time. Able to safely lift and easily maneuver through restaurant with limited space.

Required Education

• Be able to write and speak English
• Must have appropriate city, state and federal certifications according to location of restaurant, including alcohol and food handling certificates

Work Environment

This job operates in a fun yet professional restaurant environment. This role routinely moves inside and outside of the kitchen, including prep line to back of the restaurant, and operate tools such pans, fryers, heavy pots, glassware, and other restaurant equipment. Line Cooks will occasionally ascend/descend ladder to reach overhead items, if needed. Line Cooks will frequently communicate with staff, management and other team members; must be able to exchange accurate and factual information in all cases. Line Cooks should be able to detect fires, spills and other safety-related issues and immediately notify management.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by our team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. The team member is required to frequently stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Team member must be able to distinguish between sweet, savory and other food flavors. Team member will work indoor and outdoor environment, which might be hot, humid and wet. Be able to reach, bend, and frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds. Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.