Prep Cook

CARLYLE; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Competitive pay

Employee food discount

Health insurance

PTO

401K based on eligibility

Job summary

Great American Restaurants in Northern Virginia is hiring Prep Cooks to join a scratch kitchen team. Starts at $17/hour or more based on experience. You’ll work in a fast-paced setting, contributing to meals prepared from fresh ingredients and ensuring guest satisfaction.

We value teamwork, organization, and a strong work ethic. Benefits include growth opportunities, paid training, and health-related benefits where eligible.

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Remain calm and perform under pressure.
• Maintain clean, organized workspace.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Be flexible with duties and shifts.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency in tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients in a scratch kitchen to support high-volume service.
• Support chefs and line cooks to ensure timely meal preparation.
• Assist with maintaining station cleanliness and food safety standards.

Skills

multitask

cool under pressure

clean and organized

thriving on a team

flexibility

sense of urgency

Job description

Great American Restaurants has an award-winning collection of 14 restaurants, 3 artisan bakeries and a BBQ spot in Northern Virginia and Maryland offering fantastic cuisine and plenty of fun. We have been named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post, consistently ranking in the top employers in the area for more than 10 years. The dedication of our people is what sets our company apart, offering the best hospitality to our guests and each other every day.

Prep Cooks start at $17/hr or more based on experience!

Do you love to cook in a scratch kitchen? Are you quick with your hands?Then you should apply for our Prep Cook position!Our prep cooks are dedicated professionals who work as a team to guarantee our guests become raving fans. They know that Food is Fun and put extra love into every recipe!

Skills necessary include, but are not limited to the following:

• Able to multitask
• Cool and calm under pressure
• Clean and organized
• Thriving on a team
• Flexibility
• Work with a sense of urgency 100%

We believe that happy people make happy food. You’ll have a package of benefits:

• Opportunity for growth
• Great pay in a fast-paced setting (and paid training)
• Employee food discount
• Health insurance, PTO, and 401K based on eligibility

Great American Restaurants owns and operates 14 high volume restaurants, 3 artisan bakeries, and a BBQ spot in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Our locations include: Patsy’s American – Randy’s Prime Seafood & Steaks – Ozzie’s Good Eats – Jackson’s – Artie’s – Carlyle – Mike’s American – Silverado – Best Buns – Coastal Flats – Sweetwater Tavern – Stupid Good BBQ