Kitchen Team Member — Start Your Culinary Career

District Taco; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

District Taco in Arlington, VA is hiring entry-level Team Members for Front of House and Back of House roles. We welcome all skill levels and provide training to help you succeed and serve guests safely every day.

You will follow food safety practices, assist teammates, and support cooking and prep tasks. Strong English communication and a solid work ethic are valued; this role requires physical stamina for long shifts.

Qualifications

• Proficient in reading, writing, speaking and understanding English.
• Motivated with sense of responsibility.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness, sanitation and personal hygiene.
• Demonstrates outstanding customer service skills consistently.
• Physically active and able to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to fellow Team Members.
• Follow safe food handling practices at all stages of preparation and service.
• Follow recipes and inspect ingredients to ensure quality.
• Alert management to foods that do not meet safety and quality standards.
• Prepare and pre-portion various food items as needed.
• Use kitchen equipment safely.
• Understand dietary restrictions and prevent cross-contamination.
• Follow portioning guidelines when preparing orders.
• Organize storage areas and unpack shipments to maintain rotation.
• Wash equipment and small wares.

Skills

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Customer service

Food safety

Attention to detail

Job description

District Taco in Arlington, VA is hiring entry-level Team Members for Front of House and Back of House roles. We welcome all skill levels and provide training to help you succeed and serve guests safely every day.

You will follow food safety practices, assist teammates, and support cooking and prep tasks. Strong English communication and a solid work ethic are valued; this role requires physical stamina for long shifts.