Line Cook

Corner Table Restaurants Career Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Gym discounts

Commuter benefits

Referral bonuses

Paid time off

Job summary

Corner Table Restaurants in Washington, DC, is seeking a Line Cook for The Smith. You will prepare and cook menu items, coordinate with the kitchen team, and help maintain quality and timing during service.

We foster a passionate, high-energy culture and reward excellence with competitive pay and a strong benefits package, including medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, gym discounts, commuter benefits, paid time off, and referral bonuses.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume kitchen environments.
• Ability to assess quality under pressure and adjust quickly.
• Experience working across multiple kitchen stations.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a fast-paced setting.
• Shows initiative to identify issues and solve them promptly.
• Commitment to food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items per The Smith recipes.
• Coordinate with kitchen team to ensure timing and consistency.
• Maintain knowledge of full menu ingredients and prep methods.
• Monitor food quality and take action if standards not met.
• Communicate clearly with all kitchen staff for smooth service.
• Follow direction fromExecutive team with accuracy.
• Keep station clean, organized, and stocked.
• Store, label, and handle food per safety standards.
• Manage station inventory and prep levels for service.
• Ensure items are plated and completed on time with quality.

Skills

High-volume kitchen

Quality assessment under pressure

Multi-station experience

Team communication

Initiative and problem-solving

Job description

ABOUT THE SMITH

Our purpose is simple make people happy! Since 2007, we’ve served food people crave. We are passionate about taking great care of our employees, our guests, and our community. We are obsessed with building a positive, empowering, and supportive culture. We care about every meal and every moment. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. We believe in working closely with local farmers and purveyors that we trust to serve consistently delicious food and drinks. We have high standards for every ingredient and we put thought into every bite.

THE POSITION: LINE COOK

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and cook menu items according to The Smith’s recipes and specifications
• Execute dishes in coordination with the kitchen team to ensure consistency, timing, and efficiency during service
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of the full menu, including ingredients, preparation methods, and presentation standards
• Exercise judgment on food quality recognizing when an item does not meet standards and taking appropriate action rather than serving subpar product
• Communicate clearly and work collaboratively with all members of the kitchen team to ensure smooth service
• Follow direction from the Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, and Sous Chefs with accuracy and urgency
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked station at all times
• Properly store, label, and handle food in accordance with food safety and sanitation standards
• Manage station inventory and prep levels to ensure readiness for service
• Ensure all components of a dish are completed and plated simultaneously, maintaining quality and timing standards

WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT: (QUALIFICATIONS FOR ROLE)

• Strong understanding of kitchen operations in a high-volume environment
• Ability to assess quality in real time and make sound decisions under pressure
• Experience working multiple stations and adapting to different roles as needed
• Demonstrates accountability for the quality and consistency of every dish
• Effective communicator who works well within a team-oriented environment
• Takes initiative to identify problems and implement solutions quickly
• Ability to support training and development of other team members
• Passion for food, hospitality, and continuous improvement

WHAT MAKES US GREAT: (OUR BENEFITS)

• Competitive hourly rate of pay
• Bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Referral bonus program
• Generous paid time off
• A collaborative, high-performing environment with a team that takes pride in their work

STATEMENT OF DIVERSITY

At Corner Table Restaurants, each person brings their own perspectives and experiences. We strive to create an environment that is consciously inclusive, psychologically, and physically safe, and ensures everyone can be heard and valued. Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace are essential to living our Core Values. We create and promote a culture that advocates for the equality of everyone, and it is our mission to continually maintain an environment where all our team members and guests belong, are respected, and thrive while being their best authentic selves.

Corner Table Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity Employer