Line Cook

Poultry Science Association; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group is seeking part-time line and prep cooks who take pride in preparing high-quality dishes with fresh ingredients. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of kitchen experience and a strong commitment to safety and sanitation standards in a fun, energetic environment. Benefits include career growth opportunities, flexible scheduling, and employee dining discounts.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for Full-Time Employees

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible scheduling

Employee dining discounts

A fun, energetic atmosphere!

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years kitchen preparation and cooking experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly with team members.
• Must physically handle tasks like lifting and standing for long hours.

Responsibilities

• Preparing meats, seafood, poultry, and vegetables.
• Maintaining portion sizes and quality standards.
• Cleaning and maintaining workstation safety.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Food safety standards

Job description

Job Details Job Location: Paladar Gaithersburg - Gaithersburg, MD Position Type: Part Time Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Shift: Any Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service

POSITION SUMMARY

Our line and prep cooks take pride in preparing and producing food with real, fresh ingredients. Your attention to detail and care is brought to each recipe and dish to ensure the final product leaving the kitchen is of the highest quality. Your adherence to our safety and sanitation standards contributes to a clean, safe environment that all team members are proud to work in.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparing a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Consistently complying with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Stocking and maintaining sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure a smooth service period.
• Portioning food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Following proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Maintaining a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment.
• Handling, storing, and rotating all products properly.

BENEFITS TO JOINING OUR TEAM!

• Career growth opportunities
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for Full-Time Employees
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible scheduling
• Employee dining discounts
• A fun, energetic atmosphere!

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking
• Must be able to clearly communicate with managers, kitchen, and dining room personnel
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 40 pounds
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)

ABOUT US

Paladar Restaurant Group is a growing company with two unique and exciting concepts with 8 locations across 3 states. We strive to be the best Latin American restaurant company possible by hiring people who are the finest in the restaurant industry. Their enthusiasm, drive and spirit are essential to the growth and success of our company.