Line Cook

Taco Bamba; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Falls Church is seeking a Line Cook responsible for preparing and serving food while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization. Candidates should have prior experience in a restaurant and demonstrate ability to work well in high-pressure environments. The role requires strong communication skills and comfort with multitasking. Interested applicants should be aware of physical demands and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Punctual and able to communicate effectively with the team.
• Comfortable working under pressure in a kitchen environment.
• Able to follow safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food in a safe manner.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
• Work as part of a team to ensure food is served at the correct temperature.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Basic math skills

Ability to multitask

Customer service orientation

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Overview

A Line Cook is responsible for preparing and serving food in a safe and efficient manner, while upholding our high brand standards and following provided specs. Line cooks are also responsible for maintaining a clean and organized environment.

Responsibilities

• Sanitation/Organization
• Putting away orders
• Double checking prep list
• Following proper safety and sanitation practices
• Maintain an organized and clean workspace
• Clean dishes
• Take out trash
• Sweep and mop floors
• Check temperatures on food and equipment to ensure food safety compliance
• Clean hoods, gaskets, grills, ovens, cutting boards, and all other kitchen equipment
• Culinary
• Prepare food for service
• Prepare tickets with a sense of urgency
• Work well in a team to ensure food is fresh and served at the correct temperature
• Memorize food builds for your assigned station
• Use recipes when preparing food, always

Attitude

• Possess a sense of urgency
• Works well with others
• Even tempered in high stress situations

Qualifications

• Minimum
• Punctual
• Able to communicate with the teams primary language
• Comfortable working with a team
• Basic math knowledge, particularly addition and subtraction
• Able to take constructive criticism
• Ability to read and follow instructions
• Good verbal communication skills
• Comfortable with technology (POS systems, printers, KDS, etc.)
• Able to multitask and prioritize on the fly
• Preferred
• Prior experience in a restaurant job
• Can speak English and Spanish
• Food handler's certification
• Any local certifications that are required in the store's jurisdiction
• Knowledge of fundamental kitchen skills, including basic measurements, knife skills/safety, temperature management, sanitation, portion control, etc.

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to lift 25+ pounds
• Able to stand on their feet for 8 hours uninterrupted
• Able to be stationary for multiple hours at a time completing repetitive tasks
• Able to move quickly throughout the restaurant
• Able to access and navigate all areas of the restaurant
• Able to work in excessive heat and cold associated with the kitchen environment