Line Cook

maman | crystal city; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 18,752 - 26,708; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cookies and coffee

Commuter benefits

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

A popular bakery and café in Arlington is seeking a Line Cook to prepare high-quality menu items in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include food preparation and cooking, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, and effective communication with the kitchen team. Required qualifications include previous kitchen experience and basic cooking skills. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $16.50, along with benefits like healthcare options and in-store discounts.

Qualifications

• Previous line cook, prep cook or kitchen experience preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and operational procedures.
• Strong sense of urgency is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to established standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the workstation.
• Communicate issues to the Kitchen Leader promptly.

Skills

Basic cooking techniques

Kitchen safety protocols

Time-management and multitasking

Job description

maman - Line Cook

maman is a French bakery and café located across North America and Canada.

We are looking for a Line Cook who loves cookies and is ready to collaborate with our kitchen team.

Position Summary

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality menu items in a fast-paced environment. This role ensures consistency, efficiency, quality and food safety while supporting the overall kitchen team. The Line Cook plays a key role in delivering an exceptional guest experience through excellent preparation, presentation and execution of all maman menu items.

Essential Responsibilities

Food Preparation & Cooking

• Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with maman’s recipe, portioning, and service standards.
• Assist with daily prep, including chopping, measuring, and assembling ingredients.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, mixers and slicers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Monitor food levels and restock stations as needed throughout service.

Kitchen Operations

• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation and hygiene standards (ServSafe or equivalent guidelines) and complete line checks to maintain compliance.
• Label, date and store food items properly to ensure freshness and minimize waste.
• Assist in receiving and storing deliveries as needed.
• Communicate any issue to the Kitchen Leader promptly to maintain quality and consistency of maman’s menu items.

Teamwork & Communication

• Coordinate with the kitchen team to ensure timely and accurate food production during service periods.
• Support FOH team when required to maintain smooth operations.
• Effectively and professionally communicate with team members and leadership.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times.
• Perform additional tasks and ad‑hoc projects as assigned to support daily operations.

Customer Service Support

• Have a guest‑first attitude, paying keen attention to special orders and dietary requests including allergens and restrictions.
• Ensure food is presented attractively and consistently before it is served.

Qualifications

Required

• Previous line cook, prep cook or kitchen experience (café, bakery or casual dining preferred).
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques and kitchen safety protocols.
• Ability to follow recipes, portion guidelines and operational procedures.
• Strong time‑management and multitasking skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• A strong sense of urgency is essential.

Preferred

• Experience in a bakery or café setting.
• Food Handler’s or ServSafe Certification.
• Familiarity with pastry preparation or basic baking techniques.
• Keeping up with the latest industry trends.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Early morning, weekend and holiday shifts will be required.
• Fast‑paced kitchen environment with exposure to heat, cold and food allergens.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend and reach for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to safely handle kitchen equipment, knives and hot surfaces.

Benefits

At maman, we’re proud to provide a supportive and people‑first environment where team members can thrive and grow. Some benefits offered:

• A collaborative culture that values teamwork, initiative and continuous improvement.
• Competitive pay and growth opportunities within a fast‑growing brand.
• Comprehensive healthcare options and commuter benefits.
• Ongoing professional development, training and opportunities for internal mobility.
• Sweet perks: cookies, coffee and in‑store discounts.
• A company culture where we roll up our sleeves, support one another and celebrate shared success.
• $16.50 hourly wage.