Prep Cook

mike; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Paid training

Employee food discount

Health insurance

PTO & 401K eligibility

Job summary

Great American Restaurants is hiring Prep Cooks in the Northern Virginia and Maryland area. The role supports our scratch kitchen with teamwork, fast hands, and a shared commitment to high-quality dishes.

Starting wage is $17/hour with room for growth based on experience. Our team enjoys benefits, paid training, and opportunities for advancement in a high-volume, guest-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization during shifts.
• Work effectively as part of a culinary team.
• Adapt to changing tasks and priorities.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency without sacrificing quality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food prep and mise en place to support kitchen operations.
• Collaborate with cooks to ensure timely and accurate dishes.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards throughout shifts.

Skills

Multitasking

Stay calm under pressure

Clean & organized

Team player

Flexibility

Urgency in work

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