Soup Prep PM

JINYA Ramen Bar; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

PTO for full-time

Free uniforms

Wellness resources

Bonus programs

Training & development

Opportunity for advancement

Competitive wages

Job summary

JINYA Ramen Bar in Reston, VA is hiring for a BOH team member to support kitchen operations and guest satisfaction. This hourly role reports to Kitchen Manager and General Manager, with opportunities to advance. The position emphasizes teamwork, food quality, and efficient line execution.

Responsibilities include food prep, safety, sanitation, and collaboration with FOH. Must have English proficiency, relevant certifications, and be able to work weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year restaurant experience with knowledge of all kitchen equipment.
• Outstanding verbal and written skills; ability to multi-task.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to read and write simple instructions, memos and reminders.
• Willing to follow instructions and ask questions for clarification.
• Ability to lead by example, inspire and motivate team members.
• Dependable and reliable; keep restaurant clean and presentable.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to recipe or Kitchen Manager instructions.
• Adhere to kitchen safety procedures and proper equipment use.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Follow health, safety and company policies and procedures.
• Engage with guests and team in a professional manner.
• Attend meetings and report to work at scheduled times.
• Provide menus and assist guests with special accommodations.
• Communicate clearly with staff across kitchen and dining areas.
• Promote JINYA core values of Teamwork, Hospitality, Authenticity, Creativity and Integrity.
• Complete projects as directed by managers.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Pressure handling

Education

English proficiency

Food handling & alcohol certifications

City/state/federal certifications

Job description

• Insurance and PTO for full-time employees
• Competitive wages
• Fun and rewarding work environment
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

• Bonus programs
• Insurance and PTO for full-time employees
• Competitive wages
• Fun and rewarding work environment
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Job Title: BOH

FLSA Status (US): Hourly

Pay range: $16-$18 per hour

Direct Oversight: Restaurant Operations

Reports To: Kitchen Manager & General Manager

Job Summary

Our BOH team members are the heart of JINYA brand. Our Line Cook supports our Kitchen Managers and plays a key role in ensuring guest satisfaction through perfect ramen execution. BOH Team Members ensure all our guests receive the highest level of quality and consistency of all food productions. BOH Team Members support the Kitchen Manager, front of house team, including servers, food runners and management, with direct or indirect guests needs and ensuring an amazing dining experience.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to the recipe or instructions provided by the Kitchen Manager.
• Adhere to all kitchen safety procedures, including but not limited equipment operations, knife handling skills and cleanliness.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation program. Comply with our exceptional standard for food handling and sanitation procedures.
• Adhere to service standards and to all health, safety and JINYA policies and procedures.
• Embrace the JINYA culture and participate in collective proper company greeting, such as “Irasshai” and “Arigato”.
• Attend and participate in meetings as required. Report to work station, ready to work at the scheduled time to begin.
• Provide guests with menus, answering any initial questions and assisting guests with any special accommodations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in a positive and professional manner with guests and team members, both front and back of the house operations.
• Promote and executes JINYA’s core values of Teamwork, Hospitality, Authenticity, Creativity and Integrity.
• Complete projects and/or tasks as requested or required by manager(s) or supervisor(s).

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Minimum 1-year restaurant experience with knowledge of all kitchen equipment, small or large scale.
• Outstanding and professional verbal and written skills; with strong ability to multi-task.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Willing to follow instructions and ask questions for clarification, if needed.
• Ability to lead by example, inspire and motivate team spirit and effectively present information in one-on-one setting and/or small group situations.
• Must be dependable and reliable. Self-motivated and self-initiated to ensure restaurant is clean and presentable to guests.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time. Able to safely lift and easily maneuver through restaurant with limited space.

Required Education

• Be able to write and speak English
• Must have appropriate city, state and federal certifications according to location of restaurant, including alcohol and food handling certificates

Work Environment

This job operates in a fun yet professional restaurant environment. This role routinely moves inside and outside of the kitchen, including prep line to back of the restaurant, and operate tools such pans, fryers, heavy pots, glassware, and other restaurant equipment. Line Cooks will occasionally ascend/descend ladder to reach overhead items, if needed. Line Cooks will frequently communicate with staff, management and other team members; must be able to exchange accurate and factual information in all cases. Line Cooks should be able to detect fires, spills and other safety-related issues and immediately notify management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by our team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. The team member is required to frequently stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Team member must be able to distinguish between sweet, savory and other food flavors. Team member will work indoor and outdoor environment, which might be hot, humid and wet. Be able to reach, bend, and frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds. Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.