Prep Cook

Hard Rock Cafe International; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

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Job summary

Hard Rock Cafe International in Washington, DC is seeking a cook to support kitchen operations, preparing recipes to spec, labeling and storing items properly, and working with urgency.

The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and professional communication with Front-of-House staff. Competitive hourly pay up to 15+ dollars, with benefits available depending on status.

Join a team where quality and speed matter, and where you help ensure guests receive consistent, high-energy service.

Qualifications

• Must follow prep recipes and portion items to spec.
• Must maintain a clean and organized kitchen and line.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation standards; work with urgency.

Responsibilities

• Make prep recipes and menu products to spec
• Label, date, cover and refrigerate prepped items
• Set up, stock, and break down kitchen equipment and line stations
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, and line
• Demonstrate impeccable product knowledge
• Communicate professionally with co-workers and Front-of-House staff

Skills

Culinary skills

Reading tickets

Safety sanitation

Professional communication

Job description

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Job Description

Even though kitchen employees may not come into direct contact with guests, their responsibilities are key to the Cafe’s success. At Hard Rock, cooks will be considered all-around culinary employees.

• Making prep recipes and menu products to spec
• Properly labeling, dating, covering and refrigerating prepped items for the line
• Performing opening, closing & side duties – setting up, stocking, and breaking down all kitchen equipment and prep, and line stations
• Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and line
• Practicing safety and sanitation standards
• Having a sense of urgency
• Properly reading items printed on order tickets or automated Kitchen Display System
• Assembling orders - double checking product quality and specs
• Demonstrating impeccable product knowledge
• Involved in handling all re-cook, special prep, long ticket, large party/voucher group procedures
• Communicating professionally with co-workers and Front-of-the-House staff
• With competitive pay wage of up to $15+/hr.

This job description reflects the position’s essential functions; it does not encompass all of the tasks that may be assigned.