Line Cook

Glenstone Museum; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenstone Museum in Potomac, MD is seeking a Line Cook to support the Museum Café and Patio operations. Reporting to the Chef, you will prep mise en place, cook and plate during service, and help with kitchen setup and clean-up.

The kitchen emphasizes simple, elegant dishes using locally sourced ingredients; candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in a from-scratch kitchen, strong teamwork, and a current SERV Safe certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of full-time experience in a from-scratch kitchen.
• Strong cultural competence, interpersonal communication, planning and organizational skills.
• Current SERV Safe certification and ability to maintain certification.
• Flexible schedule including weekend and evening hours.
• Able to bend, stoop and lift 50 lbs.
• Reliable transportation to Potomac, MD and a valid driver’s license.
• COVID-19 vaccination and up to date on boosters.
• High level of reliability and punctuality.

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 HACCP guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Line cook

Team communication

Punctuality

Food safety

Adaptability

Physical stamina

Job description

Position

Line Cook

Reports to

Chef

Schedule

Wednesday through Sunday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Summer Evenings Saturdays, 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Wage

$23 - $25 per hour

An Introduction to Glenstone Museum

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.

Glenstone is open Thursday – Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM. The museum offers visitors two dining venues, the Café and the Patio, which feature seasonal menu items made from locally sourced ingredients. The Café is a sit-down restaurant, and the patio is an upscale coffee house.

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.

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 3 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 bend, stoop and 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 and punctuality.

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.