Line Cook

Benihana - Dulles; Dulles Town Center (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun working environment

Free shift meals

Full benefits suite including 401K, Medical, Vision, and Dental

Competitive Pay

Job summary

A restaurant chain in Dulles is seeking a dedicated kitchen team member responsible for food preparation, maintaining sanitation, and ensuring high-quality food service. Candidates should have prior food preparation experience, be at least 18 years old, and preferably bilingual. The role includes various responsibilities, with a primary focus on adhering to recipes and kitchen guidelines. Employees enjoy a fun environment, free shift meals, and comprehensive benefits including 401K and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food preparation required.
• Experience in the restaurant industry is a plus.
• Must be 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various food items adhering to recipes and guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen.
• Communicate with kitchen staff to ensure efficient order preparation.
• Report inventory needs and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Food preparation

Communication

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for all grilled, broiled, fried, and sautéed items prepared in the kitchen.
Preparation and portioning of food items prior to cooking, such as tempura items, sauces, and grilled items.
Other duties include plating and garnishing cooked items.
Responsible for maintaining a sanitary kitchen workstation.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Prepares or directs preparations of all recipes in compliance with portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies and procedures in the Benihana Kitchen Guide and the Employee Handbook.
• Prepares an extensive variety of cold and hot food items utilizing standardized recipes.
• Prepares specially requested items.
• Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of food is preserved.
• Selects/utilizes knives, hand tools, utensils and equipment to portion, cut, slice, broil, roast, carve, skewer, garnish, maintain holding temperature, grill or otherwise produce food on the kitchen line.
• Comply with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards, observe proper food preparation and handling techniques as outlined in the Benihana Kitchen Guide and Employee Handbook.
• Keeps Head Kitchen Chef informed of inventories.
• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to the Manager.
• Reports any unsanitary equipment, storage/work areas and/or products to the Head Kitchen Chef.
• Communicates with Lead Line Cook to facilitate customer orders efficiently and within required ticket times.
• Follows all federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations outlined by the General Manager and the Employee Handbook.
• Keep work area neat, organized, and clean at all times; clean and maintain equipment used in food preparation.
• Performs other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Previous experience in food preparation required.
• Experience in the restaurant industry is a plus.
• Bilingual preferred.
• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.

Here are some of the sizzling benefits of working for us

• Fun working environment: You will work in a caring environment where you are highly valued and will have the opportunity to continue to develop and grow.
• Free shift meals: We believe in coming together as a family and want you to be able to enjoy a great meal. We provide all of our employees a free shift meal, every day.
• Benefits are important: We know how important it is to take care of yourself and your family. We offer a full benefits suite that includes 401K, and Medical, Vision and Dental for you and your family.
• Competitive Pay: Along with a competitive paycheck, you will have an opportunity to be well rewarded.