Line Cook

The Press Club Grill; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great environment

Flexible schedule

Paid training

Growth potential

Fun workplace

Job summary

The Press Club Grill in Washington, DC is hiring a Line Cook to execute salad, sandwich, grill, char grill, pan and fry items, meet presentation and timing standards, assist others, and maintain a clean, stocked work area.

You will read and communicate orders, stay organized under pressure, and uphold food safety while collaborating with front-of-house staff. Flexible scheduling and room to grow with the company are available to motivated cooks.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Experience with grilling, salad and sandwich prep, pans and deep frying.
• Able to read and communicate orders accurately.
• Well organized with a sense of urgency; can track multiple orders and multitask.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Team player; collaborates with others.
• Understanding of food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Present professionally with clean uniform and grooming.
• Maintain knowledge of recipes, procedures, and plating for all menu items.
• Prepare grill/char grill/salad/sandwich/entree items per recipe or orders.
• Meet timing standards for all items.
• Coordinate orders with others and assist coworkers as needed.
• Work with front-of-house staff to respond to guest needs.
• Keep areas well stocked and guest-ready; ensure cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Communication

Grilling & Frying

Order Reading

Organization & Multitasking

Under Pressure

Team Orientation

Food Safety

Job description

We Offer

• Great working environment


• Flexible schedule


• Paid training


• Room to grow with the company


• Most of all, a fun and exciting place to work!

Job Description

The Line Cook is capable of executing all salad, sandwich, grill, char grill, pan and fry items while meeting presentation and timing standards, assists others in the kitchen, and maintains a clean, well-stocked and organized work area.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills


• Previous experience with grilling, salad and sandwich preparation, pans and deep frying


• Able to accurately read and communicate orders


• Well organized, shows a sense of urgency; able to track multiple orders and multitask


• Works well under pressure


• Team player, works productively with others


• Understanding of food safe practices

Key Responsibilities

• Presents him/herself professionally, e.g. clean uniform, well groomed


• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of recipes, procedures and plating for all menu, special and promo items for which he/she is responsible


• Prepares grill/char grill/salad/sandwich/entree items to recipe or special order


• Meets timing standards


• Coordinates orders with others, assists coworkers as needed


• Works cooperatively with front of house staff to respond to guest needs


• Ensures his/her areas of responsibility are well stocked and guest ready


• Maintains high standards of cleanliness, safety and food safety throughout the shift


• As required: stock taking, cleaning, opening and closing tasks; and any other duties designated by management or the Kitchen Leader

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8+ hours


• Ability to lift and carry 0–75 pounds on a regular basis throughout the shift


• Must be able to push and pull equipment of various sizes and weights


• Must be able to kneel, bend, stoop, squat, and stretch to fulfill tasks


• Requires grasping, standing, walking, repetitive motions, hearing ability, and visual acuity