Line Cook

City Tap House, LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular hospitality establishment in Washington, DC is seeking a dedicated kitchen staff member to prepare, season, and cook food while adhering to safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and demonstrate key competencies in problem-solving, teamwork, and customer service. Candidates must also have the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and possess any recommended Serve Safe certification. This role promises a dynamic work environment with exceptional guest interactions.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Related experience and/or training preferred.
• Serve Safe certification recommended.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks food according to prescribed standards.
• Cleans work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Delivers outstanding hospitality and food service.

Skills

Continuous Learning

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: City Tap 1250 DC, LLC - Washington, DC 20036

Summary

Prepares, seasons, and cooks food by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator
• Stores and dates foods in designated areas to be compliant with Board of Health standards
• Cleans work areas, equipment and utensils, segregates and removes garbage at end of shift
• Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grill, roasters, and steam kettles
• Precisely measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe and chef’s standards
• Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with fork to determine that it is cooked
• Carves meats, portions food on serving plates, adds gravies and sauces, and garnishes servings to fill orders
• Washes, peels, cuts and shreds vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use
• Fabricates meats, poultry and seafood to exact specifications as required for production
• Bakes bread, rolls, cakes and pastry
• Handles food properly according to Serve Safe regulations
• Attends required trainings and meetings
• Delivers an exceptional experience through outstanding hospitality and food service to the guests

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Continuous Learning - Seeks feedback to improve performance; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills
• Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; requires minimal supervision
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs
• Communications - Exhibits good listening and comprehension
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Ethics - Works with integrity and principles
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction
• Judgement - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; uses equipment and materials properly

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Serve Safe recommended

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

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; the employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.