Line Cook

Sage Restaurant Group

North Bethesda (MD)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 30,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Hotel/Restaurant discounts

Job summary

Hello Betty Bethesda in North Bethesda, MD seeks a Regular Full-Time kitchen team member to ensure front-line service and quality control. You will train line cooks and uphold sanitation levels while following SOPs across recipe execution and station setup.

Applicants should have high school education and 1–2 years of related experience, with knowledge of cooking and kitchen practices. This role offers a robust benefits package and a dynamic, guest-focused environment.

Qualifications

High school education or equivalent.
Experience required: 1–2 full years in a related position with this company or other organizations.
Knowledge of cooking and kitchen practices to perform non-repetitive analytical work.

Responsibilities

Check items against recipe cards and ensure use records are followed.
Monitor line setup for efficiency during meals.
Maintain kitchen sanitation and “clean as you go” policy.
Prepare food to recipe cards and standards.
Rotate perishables and date containers per SOP.
Assist in keeping buffet stocked and plan actions to reduce cost.

Skills

Cooking knowledge

Kitchen procedures

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Why us?

HELLO BETTY Bethesda is anchored in the vibrant Pike & Rose community, where we consistently craft exceptional experiences that build meaningful connections with our guests, enrich our community, and empower our people.

The 3,000-square-foot North Bethesda restaurant is located on the 3rd floor of the Canopy by Hilton Hotel (940 Rose Avenue, Bethesda) and features 138 seats , including a 26-seat Tea Room designed for private gatherings and special experiences.

The outdoor patio showcases a truly unique feature — a 40-foot Delta Deadrise boat transformed into a full-service bar . The boat bar offers 23 bar seats and approximately 50 additional patio table seats , creating a dynamic and memorable outdoor dining space.

Yes — it is a real boat bar , and is open for the Season.

Job Overview

To ensure proper service from the front line through quality control, training of line cooks and ensure proper sanitation levels.

Responsibilities

Check all items against the recipe cards, verify that use records are followed for all items served and that food is presented in an efficient, quality manner.
Monitor the line set up prior to all meal functions to ensure maximum efficiency during meal periods.
Monitor the equipment maintenance and kitchen "clean as you go" policy to ensure strict adherence.
Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.
Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent.

Experience

Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of cooking and the practices and procedures of a kitchen in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying: Position regularly involves lifting food cases and metros weighing up to 70 lbs. Items include food, small equipment -75% of the time.
Periodic climbing required.
Bending of the knees does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.
Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day.
Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day.
Must be able to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.
Must be able to see that product is prepared appropriately. Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying.
Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing.

Environment

Inside 95% of 8 hours. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees.

Benefits

Many of the benefits begin the first of the month following or coinciding with date of hire. Benefits consist of the following: