Sauté/Line Cook (Fine Dining-DC)

Truluck's; Washington; On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continued Education for Culinary & Wine Knowledge

Daily Shift Meals

Performance-Based Culture (promotions & pay)

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Discount

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedule

401k with matching (After a year of full-time employment)

Job summary

A well-known seafood restaurant in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Sauté/Line Cook to maintain culinary excellence. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in high-volume kitchens, a dedication to teamwork, and the ability to follow recipes accurately. Additional benefits include health insurance, flexible schedules, and opportunities for continued education. If you have a passion for sustainable seafood and a commitment to quality, this role is for you. Join us to create memorable dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years previous culinary experience in high-volume environments.
• Ability to follow all recipes and systems with professionalism.
• Experience in upscale/fine dining kitchens preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lunch/dinner menu items and maintain cleanliness.
• Follow sanitation and safety procedures.
• Assume responsibility for quality of product served.

Skills

Culinary experience

Ability to follow recipes

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Clear communication skills

Education

Culinary schooling preferred

Job description

700 K St NW, Ste 70, Washington, DC 20001, USA

Since opening our doors in 1992, we’ve dedicated ourselves to creating exhilarating moments and enduring memories. To do so, we bring our core values to your table every day: Culinary Excellence, Sustainable Seafood, Southern Hospitality, Company Culture, and Philanthropy are what make Truluck’s, Truluck’s.

Our sauté cooks play a vital role in the delivery of these core values.

We are here to make good things happen for other people.

Who are you?

We are currently seeking Sauté/Line Cook candidates who will dedicate themselves to this purpose in joining our exceptional team of culinary professionals. Successful candidates must have a minimum of five (5) years’ previous culinary experience and experience in preparing culinary products and cooking in high-volume environments. In addition to this, successful candidates must possess the ability to follow all recipes and systems and have a proven track record of professionalism, accountability, and team commitment. Experience working in upscale/fine dining kitchens is preferred.

Why us?

At Truluck’s, we make choices that honor the plate, the palate, and the planet. We practice TRU Sustainability, by maintaining an unwavering commitment to serving the highest-quality sustainable seafood. We will never serve endangered, overfished species, and we always follow Ocean Conservancy guidelines. Our Florida Stone Crab is captured by our team of professional crabbers, and our produce is sourced from local growers whenever possible.

Compensation

$20.00-$25.00/hour (Rate is based on experience)

Benefits

• Continued Education for Culinary & Wine Knowledge
• Daily Shift Meals
• Performance-Based Culture (promotions & pay)
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Schedule
• 401k with matching (After a year of full-time employment)

Required Training / Education / Experience

High school diploma or equivalent helpful but not required.

Former culinary schooling preferred.

Minimum two years’ experience in a similar capacity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for 9 hours.
• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Ability to perform all job functions while wearing the specified uniform, including proper footwear.
• Clear and professional communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Check with Chef/Sous Chef for all menu of the day specials.
• Preparation of lunch/dinner menu items, amount of prep, quality of product and cleanliness of area.
• Stock food products and equipment needed for the station. Clean, set and prepare service area prior to service to ensure that the station is equipped for service.
• Follow sanitation and safety procedures.
• Assume 100% responsibility for the quality of product served as per spec sheets.
• Maintains good cleaning habits throughout the area of assignment, including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment.
• Rotate all perishable products properly.
• Follow all opening and closing checklist.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Passes all Unit and departmental tests with 90% grade or greater.Always maintain a clean and professional appearance.
• Work with “Teamwork” always in mind.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Leadership Team.

Key Skills & Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School or better.
• Five (5) years previous culinary experience.
• Preferred 2 years of culinary schooling.

Licenses & Certifications

FOOD CERTIFICATION.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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