Line cook Ramen/Tapas

JINYA Ramen Bar; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

PTO for full-time

Employee discounts

Training & development

Job summary

JINYA Ramen Bar is seeking a BOH team member to support line cooks and ensure ramen quality and consistency. The role collaborates with Kitchen Managers and the front-of-house team to deliver an exceptional dining experience.

Benefits include insurance and PTO for full-time staff, employee discounts, and training & development opportunities. The position requires adapting to a fast-paced kitchen and weekend shifts while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• 1+ year restaurant experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Willingness to follow instructions and seek clarification.
• Leadership and teamwork orientation.
• Dependable with a strong work ethic.
• Experience in multicultural environments.
• Able to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items following recipes and instructions.
• Follow kitchen safety and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen area and equipment.
• Follow health and safety policies and restaurant procedures.
• Support Kitchen Manager and team to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Assist in meetings and communicate clearly with staff.
• Provide menus and assist guests with special accommodations.
• Represent JINYA values in daily operations.

Skills

Verbal skills

Written skills

Multi-tasking

Leadership

Dependable

Adaptability

Education

Alcohol handling certificates

Food handling certificates

Job description

Benefits:

• Insurance and PTO for full-time employees
• Fun and rewarding work environment
• Employee discounts
• Training & development

Job Title: BOH

FLSA Status (US): Hourly
Pay range: $18.40-$20 per hour

Direct Oversight: Restaurant Operations

Reports To: KitchenManager & General Manager

Job Summary:

Our BOH team members are the heart of JINYA brand. Our Line Cook supports our Kitchen Managers and plays a key role in ensuring guest satisfaction through perfect ramen execution. BOH Team Members ensure all our guests receive the highest level of quality and consistency of all food productions. BOH Team Members support the Kitchen Manager, front of house team, including servers, food runners and management, with direct or indirect guests needs and ensuring an amazing dining experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare food items according to the recipe or instructions provided by the Kitchen Manager.
• Adhere to all kitchen safety procedures, including but not limited equipment operations, knife handling skills and cleanliness.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation program. Comply with our exceptional standard for food handling and sanitation procedures.
• Adhere to service standards and to all health, safety and JINYA policies and procedures.
• Embrace the JINYA culture and participate in collective proper company greeting, such as "Irasshai" and "Arigato".
• Attend and participate in meetings as required. Report to work station, ready to work at the scheduled time to begin.
• Provide guests with menus, answering any initial questions and assisting guests with any special accommodations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in a positive and professional manner with guests and team members, both front and back of the house operations.
• Promote and executes JINYA’s core values of Teamwork, Hospitality, Authenticity, Creativity and Integrity.
• Complete projects and/or tasks as requested or required by manager(s) or supervisor(s).

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Minimum 1-year restaurant experience with knowledge of all kitchen equipment, small or large scale.
• Outstanding and professional verbal and written skills; with strong ability to multi-task.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Willing to follow instructions and ask questions for clarification, if needed.
• Ability to lead by example, inspire and motivate team spirit and effectively present information in one-on-one setting and/or small group situations.
• Must be dependable and reliable. Self-motivated and self-initiated to ensure restaurant is clean and presentable to guests.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time. Able to safely lift and easily maneuver through restaurant with limited space.

Required Education:

• Be able to write and speak English
• Must have appropriate city, state and federal certifications according to location of restaurant, including alcohol and food handling certificates

Work Environment:

This job operates in a fun yet professional restaurant environment. This role routinely moves inside and outside of the kitchen, including prep line to back of the restaurant, and operate tools such pans, fryers, heavy pots, glassware, and other restaurant equipment. Line Cooks will occasionally ascend/descend ladder to reach overhead items, if needed. Line Cooks will frequently communicate with staff, management and other team members; must be able to exchange accurate and factual information in all cases. Line Cooks should be able to detect fires, spills and other safety-related issues and immediately notify management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by our team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. The team member is required to frequently stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Team member must be able to distinguish between sweet, savory and other food flavors. Team member will work indoor and outdoor environment, which might be hot, humid and wet. Be able to reach, bend, and frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds. Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.