Line and Prep Cook

Great Eats Hospitality; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a leading Mexican restaurant in Northern Virginia as a Line and Prep Cook. You will prepare gourmet tacos and other dishes while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and quality. Enjoy competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for career growth in a festive work atmosphere.

Benefits

Employer contribution towards health and dental insurance

Competitive wages

Career growth opportunities

Festive work atmosphere

Community involvement opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. frequently, 50 lbs. with assistance.
• Willingness to work long hours, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tacos, meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot foods.
• Maintain cleanliness of work stations and equipment.
• Ensure high quality of all products served.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Leadership

Integrity

Job description

Join to apply for the Line and Prep Cook role at Great Eats Hospitality

Job Description

Voted Best Mexican Restaurant in Northern Virginia by Virginia Living Magazine, Zandra’s Taqueria offers handcrafted, gourmet tacos made with fresh, local ingredients.

Benefits

• Employer contribution towards health and dental insurance
• Competitive wages
• Career growth opportunities as we expand in Virginia
• Festive and professional work atmosphere, especially if you love tacos
• Community involvement, including annual clothing drives benefiting Northern Virginia Family Services/SERVE

Role Responsibilities

Line and prep cooks efficiently prepare tacos, meats, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot foods. Responsibilities include food preparation, portioning, plating, garnishing, and maintaining a clean work environment.

Specific Duties

• Ensure high quality of all products served
• Follow standard portion sizes, cooking methods, and kitchen policies
• Maintain sufficient stock levels at line stations
• Portion, season, and prepare food for cooking
• Maintain cleanliness of work stations and equipment
• Assist in food prep during off-peak hours
• Close the kitchen following proper procedures
• Attend employee meetings and suggest improvements

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Quick thinker and problem solver
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. frequently, 50 lbs. with assistance
• Ability to work in hot and noisy environments
• High integrity and strong work ethic
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Willingness to work long hours, evenings, and weekends
• Food handler’s and/or alcohol certification may be required

Experience

• Back of House experience required

Compensation

Competitive salary with benefits including medical and dental insurance, work-life balance, and dining privileges.

Additional Information

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Restaurants