Line Cook

Hawkers, LLC; Bethesda, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly Competitive Wages

Benefits and Vacation Time for Full‑T‑

Exclusive Dining Discounts

Unlimited Growth & Career Advancement

Fun & Engaging Work Environment

Job summary

Hawkers, LLC is hiring a Line Cook to join our fast-paced kitchen team. You will prepare meals quickly and accurately per Hawkers Asian Street Food standards while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

Responsibilities include communicating with teammates, training new staff, and ensuring efficient operations. Candidates should have 1-2 years of relevant experience and a valid Food Handlers Certification. Endurance for a dynamic dining environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Must complete required training courses and assessments.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a like or similar position.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Adheres to safety, sanitation and HACCP standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals quickly, efficiently, and accurately per Hawkers standards.
• Communicate with team and leadership about orders and product availability.
• Maintain cleanliness and safe handling of food products.
• Assist in training new and part-time personnel.
• Rotate stock using FIFO and manage waste; keep par levels.
• Follow fryer procedures and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Teamwork

Food Preparation

Time Management

Communication

Education

Food Handlers Certification

Job description

Description

Becoming a Hawkers team member is about so much more than receiving amazing benefits, working in a fun atmosphere, and eating delicious food. While we offer all those things and more, being a Hawkers team member is about being part of something adventurous. Something fresh. Something vibrant. It is about working in a team environment full of motivated creators who wake up every day ready to grow.

What’s in it for you?

• Highly Competitive Wages
• Benefits and Vacation Time for Full-Time Team Members
• Exclusive Dining Discounts
• Unlimited Growth & Career Advancement Opportunities
• Fun & Engaging Work Environment

The Deets:

The primary responsibility of Line Cook is to prepare meals quickly, efficiently, and accurately as per Hawkers Asian Street Food standards.

Requirements

• Must take and pass all required training courses, assessments as well as continuous training.
• Prepares all food items to order, following standard recipes and procedures within specified time limits.
• Communicates with team members and leadership regarding the status of orders and availability of product.
• Washes and cleans raw food products.
• Always uses the entire timed cycle on the fryers.
• Proper maintenance, filtering, and usage of the fryers.
• Understand and follow QR’s and Jolt system processes.
• Rotates product according to “First In, First Out” to maintain shelf-life standards.
• Logs and discards all products not used by the end of the shift on the “use by” date.
• Keep par stocks at proper levels. Increase or decrease production as necessary, minimizes waste of product.
• Perform routine, repetitive tasks under the direction of leadership.
• Clean work area, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware. Ensure proper disposal of food waste.
• Maintain standards for food production and handling, cooking, housekeeping, sanitation, and safety.
• Assist in training new and part-time personnel in proper procedures and guidelines.
• Clean food preparation and production areas as required.
• Show flexibility in terms of your schedule and fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by leadership.
• Maintain a high level of personal cleanliness.
• Be a team player; help fellow team members at every opportunity.
• Other duties may be assigned as the need arises.
• Must have or be willing to obtain Food Handlers Certification and understand and follow OSHA and HACCP compliance standards.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a like or similar position.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to frequently stand, walk, bend, squat, and reach above shoulder level.
• Must be comfortable working in an environment with exposure to extreme cold/hot temperatures.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 40 lbs.