Line Cooks at Ballston, Arlington VA

Life Alive; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free yoga

Mental health support

401(k) vesting

Health, dental, vision

Education & development

Flexible schedule

Community inclusion

Job summary

Life Alive in Arlington, VA is seeking team members to prepare recipes, stock stations, and maintain cleanliness for smooth service. You will communicate needs to BOH and managers-on-duty while ensuring high-quality ingredients and guest satisfaction.

A strong focus on teamwork and guest service is essential to thriving in our vibrant kitchen. Join a community that values wellness, education, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced food service is preferred.
• Ability to stand for long hours and lift 50+ lbs.
• Willingness to learn and share Life Alive's values.

Responsibilities

• Prepares recipes according to standard procedures.
• Stocks and prepares stations for service.
• Communicates product needs to BOH and MODs.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the station.
• Accommodates guest-specific requests and modifications.
• Ensures high-quality ingredients and standard food preparation.
• Strives to meet a 6 minute ticket time goal.

Skills

Guest service

Team collaboration

Menu knowledge

Mission alignment

Job description

Our Team Member's should be someone who:

• A genuine passion and knowledge of our menu offerings,
• A willingness to assist and collaborate within a team,
• A great focus on guest service
• Live and share Life Alive's values and mission

You will:

• Prepares recipes according to standard procedures.
• Stocks and prepares stations for service.
• Communicates product needs to back-of-house (BOH) and managers-on-duty (MODs).
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the station.
• Accommodates guest-specific requests and modifications.
• Ensures high-quality ingredients and standard food preparation.
• Achieves a ticket time goal of 6 minutes or less.

You must be able to:

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Reaching and grasping overhead
• Lifting and carrying items weighing 50+ lbs
• Able to stand on feet for 8+ hours a day

Perks and Compensation

• Free and discounted Yoga
• Free Mental Health Support (for full-time)
• 401(k) with a vesting match
• Health insurance, dental and vision coverage (for full-time employees)
• Education and professional development opportunities - examples include culinary training, superfood education, wellness lifestyle, resume building, community engagement
• Flexible schedule that supports your lifestyle and other goals
• Inclusion in an awesome community

If you align with our Mission and Values, want to learn, and work hard, we hope you'll apply to join our team!

Please note that Life Alive is an E-Verify employer . Please review the Right to Work Poster from Department of Justice's Immigrant and Employee Rights Section.

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