Prep Cook

CUBA LIBRE RESTAURANT & RUM BAR; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar in Washington, DC is seeking experienced day shift prep cooks, sauciers, or butchers for a fast-paced scratch kitchen. The role requires working 7am–3pm Monday–Friday, with additional weekend or evening events as needed.

We value task prioritization, attention to detail, and teamwork, with a focus on food safety and high-quality culinary results. Applicants must be at least 18 and eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience as a prep cook, saucier, or butcher.
• Culinary school diploma or ServSafe certification preferred.
• Adhere to food safety standards.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and instructions in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Prioritize tasks and work as part of a team.

Skills

Culinary skills

Knife skills

Education

Culinary school diploma

ServSafe certificate

Job description

If you love phenomenal Cuban food, Latin music and exciting Nightlife, consider joining our team!

We are looking for experienced day shift hourly prep cooks available within the range of 7am-3pm Monday-Friday. You could also 5be scheduled on weekends or in the evening for events or holidays. We run a high quality scratch kitchen. It is fast-paced and we expect you to be able to work quickly and as part of a team, closely following recipes and instructions. A good candidate for this job is a person who can prioritize tasks, pay attention to detail, and be a problem-solver.

Prep Cook, Saucier or Butcher Job Requirements:

• 2 years previous experience as a prep cook, saucier, or butcher.
• The advantage goes to candidates with a diploma from a culinary school, a food handler certificate such as Servsafe, or the local equivalent.
• Adhere to food safety standards.
• Strong culinary and knife skills.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We foster an inclusive work environment characterized by respect, learning, growth, and accountability.

Cuba Libre provides its guests an "escape" to Havana, Cuba. Not to the 500-year-old city’s past, but to the sights, sounds and tastes of the colorful, bustling city of today.
While our design reflects the architecture of Cuba’s distinctive Old Havana district, Cuba Libre serves chef-crafted versions of both traditional and contemporary Cuban dishes. Cuba Libre’s carefully curated menu combines beef, poultry, pork and seafood with tropical fruits, root vegetables, herbs, and seasonings into a mix of robust and soul-satisfying dishes, which are flavorful, but rarely spicy. It also features hearty vegetarian options.
Cuba Libre specializes in rum and mojitos, offering more than 90 premium and flavored varieties of dark, light, spiced, and aged rums, and many varieties of mojitos. The restaurant’s premium cocktail selection uses a wide variety of fresh ingredients including numerous tropical fruits and juices.
Cuba Libre recognizes the importance of music and rhythm in Cuban culture, transforming after dinner on weekends into a late-night Latin hot spot featuring DJs spinning a mix of Latin music, with live performers and dancing.
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