Prep Cook

Jackson's; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 1,932,000 - 2,752,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Great pay in fast-paced setting

Employee food discount

Health insurance

PTO and 401K based on eligibility

Job summary

Great American Restaurants is hiring Prep Cooks in the Reston area to join a fast-paced scratch-kitchen team. You will prep ingredients, support line cooks, and help ensure every dish meets quality standards for our guests.

Starting pay is $17/hr with growth based on experience. Benefits include health insurance, PTO, 401K eligibility, and employee meal discounts. Join a fun, collaborative culture focused on great food and hospitality.

Qualifications

• Able to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in work area.
• Collaborate well with teammates to deliver quality dishes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and maintain stations in a scratch kitchen.
• Support cooks and chefs to ensure timely service.
• Contribute to consistent, high-quality prep for all menu items.
• Help guarantee guests become raving fans through quality prep.

Skills

Multitask

Stay cool under pressure

Clean and organized

Team player

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? 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