Line Cook- Matchbox

Thompson Hospitality; Fairfax Station (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-run organization that is the nation's largest minority-owned food and facilities management company. As a Line Cook, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional dining experiences through your culinary skills. This position offers the opportunity to work with a talented team, ensuring the highest quality food presentation while adhering to safety and sanitation standards. With a commitment to diversity and community, this innovative firm is focused on growth and providing a positive experience for guests and employees alike. Take your culinary career to the next level with us!

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

401(k), matched up to 4%

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Pet Insurance

Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants

Discounted meal plan for employees and relatives

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and cooking methods.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to standardized recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen area.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to create new dishes.

Skills

Food preparation techniques

Cooking methods

Attention to detail

Time management

Food safety regulations

Job description

Overview

At matchbox, we believe that great food is the heart and soul of a memorable dining experience. As a Line Cook, you'll play a crucial role in bringing our delicious and innovative menu to life. From our wood-fired pizzas to our chef-inspired entrées, each dish is crafted with passion and precision. We're looking for talented and dedicated Line Cooks who share our commitment to culinary excellence and take pride in creating exceptional meals for our guests. Take the next step in your culinary career and be part of a renowned restaurant brand that is passionate about serving extraordinary food to our valued guests.

Competitive Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k), matched up to 4%
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Pet Insurance
• Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants
• Employees and their relatives are eligible for a discounted meal plan at any of our HBCU client locations while they are attending school.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to standardized recipes and specifications.
• Ensure the highest quality of food presentation and taste.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen area.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to develop and create new dishes.
• Follow proper food handling and safety procedures.
• Assist in inventory management and control.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures for food preparation and kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• Excellent time management skills to ensure timely and efficient food preparation.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation regulations, with a focus on maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Who We Are:

Thompson Hospitality is the nation’s largest minority-owned food and facilities management company. Our services include hospitality, full dining and quick service restaurants, campus dining, diversity consultation, facility operations and maintenance management. We are a family-run organization with more than thirty years providing services built on our core mission to provide a positive experience to every relationship we are involved in: one guest, one client, one team member at a time. As a fast growing company, we have a growth plan to more than double in size over the next three years. We are looking for team members who are interested in developing their careers to the next level while joining our team of over 4,000 employees, serving clients in over 40 states to include more than 1.9 million guests each year. Thompson Hospitality focuses on three core areas in everything we do:

• Purpose
• Give back to our communities
• Celebrate diversity

• People
• Do the right thing
• Treat people the way you want to be treated
• Always do your best
• Be accountable for our actions

• Performance
• Serve the highest quality food
• Provide world-class service
• Maintain flexibility to better serve our clients

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.