Line Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth & Perks

Life Alive Café; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

70% meal discount

Free and discounted Yoga

Free Mental Health Support (for full‑t

Job summary

Life Alive Café in Arlington, VA is seeking a team-oriented cook who shares a passion for healthy, vibrant menu options and exceptional guest service. You will prepare recipes, stock stations, communicate needs to BOH and managers, and keep your area clean and organized while accommodating guest modifications.

We offer a 70% meal discount, yoga perks, health benefits for full-time staff, and opportunities for culinary training and professional development in a supportive community.

Qualifications

• Passion for Life Alive menu offerings.
• Willingness to assist and collaborate within a team.
• Strong focus on guest service.
• Align with Life Alive's mission.

Responsibilities

• Prepares recipes according to standard procedures.
• Stocks and prepares stations for service.
• Communicates product needs to back-of-house (BOH) and managers-on-duty (MODs).
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the station.
• Accommodates guest-specific requests and modifications.
• Ensures high-quality ingredients and standard food preparation.
• Achieves a ticket time goal of 6 minutes or less.

Skills

Guest service

Team collaboration

Menu knowledge

Food preparation

Job description

Life Alive Café in Arlington, VA is seeking a team-oriented cook who shares a passion for healthy, vibrant menu options and exceptional guest service. You will prepare recipes, stock stations, communicate needs to BOH and managers, and keep your area clean and organized while accommodating guest modifications.

We offer a 70% meal discount, yoga perks, health benefits for full-time staff, and opportunities for culinary training and professional development in a supportive community.