Line Cook - National Landing Cafe

GoCoDough; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Health / Dental / Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Free Family Meals

Profit Sharing

Job summary

GoCoDough in Arlington, Virginia is hiring a Line Cook for its café environment. The role involves assisting chefs, maintaining cleanliness, and training staff, alongside managing inventory. Applicants should have solid organizational skills and at least five years in casual dining management. The position is full-time with a competitive compensation structure and various benefits including health insurance and paid time off. Ideal candidates should be bilingual and have effective communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Positive, thoughtful, and approachable.
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience as a Café or Restaurant Manager for at least five years.

Responsibilities

• Assist the chefs in all kitchen operations.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
• Ensure food is prepared according to recipes and standards.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff.
• Manage food inventory and ordering.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Drive Suite

Drop Box

Job description

Job Title

JOB TITLE: Line Cook

Work Location

Work Location: Multiple Locations

Employment Type

No specific part‑time/full‑time designation in the original listing, but a full‑time hourly position reporting to the Chef is described.

Compensation

COMPENSATION: $15 / hr. ($14 - $16 / hr. base pay + TIPS avg. $4 - $9 / hr.)

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Health / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free Family Meals
• Profit Sharing
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Responsibilities

• Assist the chefs in all kitchen operations.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
• Ensure that all food is prepared according to recipes and standards.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff.
• Manage food inventory and ordering.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment.
• Develop new recipes and menus.

Qualifications

• Positive, thoughtful and approachable
• Solid organization, planning, and time management abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Drop Box, and the Google Drive Suite
• Demonstrated leadership and problem‑solving abilities
• A history in casual dining management of at least five years working as a Café or Restaurant Manager.
• Bilingual - English and Spanish

General Requirements

• Passion for Food and Commitment to Excellence
• Experience and Skill in the Field Applied For
• Positive Attitude and Professional Conduct
• Commitment to Quality
• Physical Ability to Perform Tasks
• Engaging Personality and Desire to Provide Excellent Customer Service
• Flexibility to Work the Required Hours
• Ability to work both independently and perform as a member of a High- Performing Team
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Self-Motivated / Ability to Work in a Fast-Paced Environment
• Reliable, Consistent, and Dedicated
• Ability to work both independently and as a cooperative member of a team.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to prioritize and complete assigned tasks.
• Legal right to work in the United States
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Ability to reach overhead and at or above shoulder height.
• Possess Fine motor dexterity.

Work Environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Café - Fast, Friendly, Fun & Professional.