Line Cook - Tysons

Farmers Restaurant Group; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance plans

Paid time off

Discounted gym & yoga membership

Training and career growth opportunities

Job summary

Farmers Restaurant Group is hiring a Line Cook in Tysons, Virginia. As a Line Cook, you'll prepare dishes from scratch, maintain food safety standards, and work in a dynamic culinary team. Ideal candidates have at least one year of cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen. Compensation is competitive, with a pay range of $16 - $20 per hour, and benefits such as health insurance plans and paid time off are available after 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• One year plus of cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Professionalism and passion for hospitality and food.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, and vegetables.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation.
• Monitor product freshness and adhere to food safety measures.

Skills

Cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen

Teamwork

Understanding of hygiene and food safety

Ability to read and follow recipes

Punctuality

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Our Line Cooks are integral to our culinary operations. Because our kitchens make everything from scratch, our Line Cooks are responsible for efficiently portioning ingredients and preparing our recipes to standard. They also adhere to our quality and sanitation protocols to ensure the highest food safety. As a Line Cook, you will be on a dynamic culinary team and enjoy a career path that challenges you as a culinary team member and facilitates your growth and development.

Hourly Pay: $16 - $20

Benefits + Perks

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance plans available for as low as $130 per month after 90 days of employment
• Dental and vision plans
• Paid time off
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave
• Voluntary benefits: short-term disability and accident insurance
• Free access to company massage therapist
• Discounted gym & yoga membership
• Free mental health therapy through our partner ComPsych, where employees and their immediate family members receive confidential sessions available virtually or in-person
• Training and career growth opportunities
• Free Employee Assistance Program with resources for legal, financial, and life needs

What Our Line Cooks Do

• Prepare the basic components of each dish on our menu using our proven, standard recipes
• Prepare and cook a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, and vegetables using a variety of kitchen equipment and techniques
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure smooth service
• Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation and corresponding equipment
• Understand and follow proper rules of hygiene and food-safety measures to ensure all food prep areas and all food-storage areas meet restaurant cleaning standards
• Memorize and utilize our serving portion sizes and all basic meal prep procedures
• Assist in food prep for other shifts during off-peak periods, as needed
• Monitor product freshness. Handle, store, and rotate all products properly and based on a schedule created by the restaurant
• Open and close the kitchen properly, assists others, and follows checklists for kitchen stations
• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served
• Know and comply consistently with portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures
• Participate in proactive communication to help avoid and solve operational, HR, and financial issues
• Are punctual and able to observe regular and consistent attendance
• Contribute to a positive team environment
• Be flexible during shift to ensure a smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed

What You Need to Be a Line Cook

• One year plus of cooking experience, preferably at least six months experience in a similar capacity in a high-volume kitchen
• Comfortable working with a team in a fast-paced, loud kitchen environment
• High level of professionalism
• Passion for hospitality and food
• Able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace
• Able to read and follow a recipe to standards
• Ability to work on your feet for eight hours or more a day in a confined area with fluctuating temperatures
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds, as needed
• Continuous bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and use of hands and arms
• Will be exposed to allergens such as nuts, seeds, soy, shellfish, and dairy