Line Cook

Glenstone Museum; Maryland; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenstone Museum is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to join the Café team in a dynamic, art-infused environment. This full-time position focuses on creating elegant dishes from locally sourced ingredients, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and culinary standards. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

Weekly staff lunch

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with matching contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a full-service kitchen as a line chef or prep cook.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and flexible schedule including weekends and evenings.
• High level of reliability and current COVID-19 vaccination.

Responsibilities

• Prepping and cooking dishes to order, maintaining kitchen standards.
• Setting up and managing kitchen station, ensuring food quality and safety.
• Collaborating with Café staff for smooth operation and service.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Cultural Competence

Planning and Organization

Education

SERV Safe Certification

Job description

Founded with the mission to seamlessly integrate art, architecture, and nature, Glenstone is a world-class contemporary art museum in Potomac, Maryland. Opened in 2006 and expanded in 2018, the museum welcomes visitors to a unique experience of indoor and outdoor spaces enveloped by 300 acres of organically maintained meadow and woodlands. Admission is always free.

The work culture at Glenstone is dynamic and team oriented. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we are proud to foster a workplace where associates feel valued, respected, and accepted. We leverage our collaborative and enriching culture to provide abundant opportunities for all associates to develop new skills, feel connected to our mission, and actively participate in advancing their careers.

Position Overview
Reporting to the Chef, the Line Cook provides direct hands-on production in the kitchen for the Museum Café. Under direction of the Chef, the Line Cook will provide support setting up the kitchen, receiving deliveries, preparing mis en place (e.g. chopping vegetables, breaking down meat and poultry, preparing sauces) for multiple stations prior to service, cooking and plating menu items during service, breaking down and cleaning the kitchen at the end of each day, taking inventory, and preparing for the next service.

The cuisine at Glenstone is aligned with the Visitor Experience; unhurried, simple yet elegant, designed to nourish as well as delight the palate, and enhance the opportunity to repast and reflect. Art is essential at Glenstone, and this extends to culinary artistry. The menu will feature locally sourced, sensibly raised ingredients.

This is a full-time position supporting the Café and Patio operations, focusing primarily on lunch service for visitors. Work schedule is Wednesday to Sunday 8/8:30 to 4:30/5 shifts and/or 8:30pm on weekends during Summer Evenings program.

Desired Attributes & Characteristics
Seeking a candidate with strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and enjoys working with a team. The successful candidate will take pride in creating food dishes that are both visually appealing as well as delicious.
In addition, we are looking for someone who can embrace Glenstone’s core value of “Continuous Improvement” through an interest in professional development and a mindset that with strive to surpass our previous best efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepping ingredients, preparing sauces, and assembling dishes.
• Cooking dishes to order, following recipes and ensuring consistent quality and taste.
• Setting up and maintaining your station, including stocking supplies, cleaning and sanitizing equipment.
• Working effectively with other Café staff to ensure smooth operation and timely service.
• Work with the Chef to optimize resource management, safety, sanitation, and speed of service.
• Act as or support the expediter during service.
• Uphold culinary standards and regulations, including adherence to established HACCP guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of full-time experience in a full service, “from-scratch” kitchen, including experience as a line chef, restaurant cook, or prep cook.
• Strong cultural competence, interpersonal communication, planning and organizational skills
• Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions.
• Current SERV Safe certification and ability to maintain and enforce certification standards (Glenstone will provide ongoing training and certification.)
• Flexible schedule including weekend and evening hours.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Reliable transportation to Potomac, MD and a valid driver's license.
• COVID-19 vaccination and up to date on all boosters.
• High level of reliability.

Preferred Qualifications

Salary & Benefits
Associates are crucial to achieving Glenstone’s mission and we offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience. We also provide a total benefits package that helps you manage your health, protect your income, and prepare for your future. To promote collaboration and show appreciation to associates, Glenstone provides a weekly staff lunch, and volunteer opportunities.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, long-term and short-term disability and AD&D insurance, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA); a 401(k) retirement account with a matching contribution; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and tuition reimbursement.