Line Cook - Alexandria

Farmers Restaurant Group; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you at a vibrant new restaurant location in Alexandria, VA. Join a dynamic team as a Line Cook, where you will prepare delicious dishes from scratch using fresh ingredients. This role is perfect for those passionate about hospitality and food, offering a fast-paced environment that encourages growth and development. Enjoy the perks of working with a farmer-owned restaurant that values its employees' well-being and fosters a culture of learning. If you are ready to take your culinary skills to the next level, this is the place for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance Plans

Dental and Vision Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Pregnancy and Parental Leave

Free Access to Company Massage Therapist

Discounted Gym & Yoga Membership

Free Online Mental Health Therapy

Training and Career Growth Opportunities

Free Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• One year of cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meats, seafood, and vegetables.
• Maintain a clean workstation and adhere to food safety standards.
• Contribute to a positive team environment and assist in kitchen operations.

Skills

Cooking Experience

Teamwork

Food Safety Knowledge

Recipe Following

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

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• Family Meals provided, or shift meal discount
• Uniform Shirt provided
• Earn up to $640-$800 per week!

Be part of the team of our exciting new FOUNDING FARMERS location in Alexandria, VA. We’re open 365 days a year for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a can’t miss weekend brunch. We’re excited to be bringing some new scratch made dishes in addition to our premium bar, featuring spirits from our distillery, Founding Spirits, to the neighborhood.

BENEFITS + PERKS:

• Health insurance plans available for as low as $100 per month after 90 days of employment!
• Dental and vision plan
• Paid time off
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave
• Free access to company massage therapist
• Discounted gym & yoga membership
• Free online mental health therapy (unlimited text messaging and two optional 30-minute live video therapy sessions per month) through our partner, TalkSpace, for all employees and their immediate family members
• Training and career growth opportunities
• Free Employee Assistance Program

WHAT OUR LINE COOKS DO:

• Prepare the basic components of each dish on our menu using our proven, standard recipes
• Prepare and cook a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, and vegetables using a variety of kitchen equipment and techniques
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure smooth service
• Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation and corresponding equipment
• Understand and follow proper rules of hygiene and food-safety measures to ensure all food prep areas and all food-storage areas meet restaurant cleaning standards
• Memorize and utilize our serving portion sizes and all basic meal prep procedures
• Assist in food prep for other shifts during off-peak periods, as needed
• Monitor product freshness. Handle, store, and rotate all products properly and based on a schedule created by the restaurant
• Are punctual and able to observe regular and consistent attendance
• Contribute to a positive team environment
• Open and close the kitchen properly, assists others, and follows checklists for kitchen stations
• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served
• Know and comply consistently with portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures
• Participate in proactive communication to help avoid and solve operational, HR, and financial issues
• Be flexible during shift to ensure a smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE A LINE COOK:

• One year plus of cooking experience, preferably at least six months experience in a similar capacity in a high-volume kitchen
• Comfortable working with a team in a fast-paced, loud kitchen environment
• High level of professionalism
• Passion for hospitality and food
• Able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace
• Able to read and follow a recipe to standards
• Ability to work on your feet for eight hours or more a day in a confined area with fluctuating temperatures
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds, as needed
• Continuous bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and use of hands and arms
• Will be exposed to allergens such as nuts, seeds, soy, shellfish, and dairy

Our Line Cooks are integral to our culinary operations. Because our kitchens make everything from scratch, our Line Cooks are responsible for efficiently portioning ingredients and preparing our recipes to standard. They also adhere to our quality and sanitation protocols to ensure the highest food safety. As a Line Cook, you will be on a dynamic culinary team and enjoy a career path that challenges you as a culinary team member and facilitates your growth and development.

Farmers Restaurant Group was voted as one of the Best Places to Work across the Greater Washington, D.C. area. As a member of our team, you will be working in a lively, fast-paced work environment within a growing farmer-owned restaurant company that cares about great food and drink, thoughtful sourcing, preserving our lands and waterways for future generations, and creating a culture of never-ending learning and reinvention for our employees. No matter where you work in our company, you are on a career path with challenges and opportunities for continued professional development and growth, and we are committed to your health and overall well-being.