Raw Bar Line Cook - Oak Room

The Oak Room - Georgetown; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oak Room - Georgetown is seeking a Raw Bar Line Cook to join our Georgetown kitchen team. You will cook and plate seafood items, shuck shellfish, and build visually stunning cold seafood platters while maintaining exacting safety standards.

Ideal candidates bring at least 3 years of experience in fine dining and high-volume kitchens, excellent communication, and a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in high-end cuisine and high-volume kitchen.
• Detail-oriented with strong culinary techniques.
• Exceptional communication and teamwork.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Complete tasks assigned in a timely, efficient manner.
• Communicate kitchen-related needs to Chef or Manager.
• Cook and plate all food according to recipe specifications.
• Weigh and measure ingredients accurately.
• Restock station when necessary.
• Assist at other stations when necessary.
• Must assist with cleaning tasks.
• Shuck oysters and clams cleanly and rapidly without piercing meat or leaving shell fragments.
• Slice raw fish with precision for crudos, carpaccio, tartars, and ceviche.
• Build and style elaborate, visually stunning seafood platters on ice according to spec.
• Follow rigorous food safety protocols for raw shellfish, including tracking tags, monitoring temperatures, and sanitation of knives and boards.
• All other duties assigned.

Skills

Line cook

High-end cuisine

High-volume kitchen

Communication skills

Team player

Time management

Flexibility

Job description

Raw Bar Line CookJob DescriptionTen Five Hospitality is excited to announce the launch of its new restaurant and lounge concept in Georgetown, The Oak Room. We are seeking dynamic, experienced professionals to join our team as we create an elevated dining experience. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in fine dining service & a passion for delivering exceptional hospitality.Position SummaryThe Raw Bar Line Cook is responsible for always delivering the highest quality food and service. Our Raw Bar line cooks keep the kitchen moving and buzzing and are a crucial member of the kitchen team and guest experience.Duties & ResponsibilitiesComplete tasks assigned in a timely efficient manner.Communicate all kitchen related needs to Chef or Manager.Cook and plate all food according to recipe specifications.Weigh and measure ingredients accurately.Restock station when necessary.Assist at another station when necessaryMust be able to assist with cleaning projects.Shuck oysters and clams cleanly and rapidly without piercing the meat or leaving shell fragments.Slice raw fish with extreme precision for items like crudos, carpaccio’s, tartars, and ceviche’s.Build and style elaborate, visually stunning chilled seafood platters and towers on ice according to spec.Follow rigorous food safety protocols for raw shellfish, including tracking tags, monitoring temperatures, and executing strict sanitation of knives and boards.All other duties assigned.Physical RequirementsMust be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for extended periods.Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks.Must be able to bend or lift up to 50 lbs.Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.Must be available for Monday's and Dinner Service.Skills/ExperienceAt least one (3) years’ experience in high-end cuisine and high-volume kitchen environment.Detailed oriented people with a proper understanding of culinary techniques.Exceptional communication skills.Must be a team player and have a positive attitude.Excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays when required.We are an equal opportunity employer.