Line Cook - Southern Kitchen, High-Volume Flavor

Yardbird Group; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Yardbird is seeking a skilled Line Cook in Washington, DC, to help deliver our Southern-inspired dishes with quality, flavor, and presentation. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, upholding safety standards and efficient operations.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in high-volume or upscale kitchens, a culinary degree is preferred, and strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in high volume or upscale kitchens.
• Culinary degree from accredited school or university.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to Yardbird’s recipes, standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation during service.
• Ensure all food is fresh, properly stored, and prepared in compliance with food safety standards.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations and timely service.
• Follow portion controls and minimize waste to support food cost management.
• Assist in daily prep tasks, including chopping, marinating, and assembling ingredients.
• Communicate effectively with the kitchen team and management to address any challenges.
• Uphold a positive attitude and contribute to a professional, team-oriented kitchen culture.
• Able to work well under pressure of meeting production schedules and timelines for guests' food orders
• Must be able to maintain tact and be cool under pressure
• Able to work flexible hours necessary including off hours, weekends and holidays.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely.
• Assist in monitoring inventory of prepared food items to keep waste down while managing 86’s.
• Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost.
• Meet with Chefs to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to job performance.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Yardbird is seeking a skilled Line Cook in Washington, DC, to help deliver our Southern-inspired dishes with quality, flavor, and presentation. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, upholding safety standards and efficient operations.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in high-volume or upscale kitchens, a culinary degree is preferred, and strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for success in this role.