Commissary Prep Cook - Weekend Availability (Disponibilidad de Fines de Semana)

TRYST TRADING COMPANY • Washington, DC

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tryst Trading Company food group is looking for Commissary Prep Cooks to join our team of amazing individuals who share a genuine passion for creating and serving great food and drinks, and who enjoy working in a place that promotes a culture of building meaningful connections with our guests and amongst our staff. The ideal candidate is personable, a good communicator, well organized, works well with others, and shares our Core Values.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques
• Proven experience as a Prep Cook
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
• Organizational skills
• Manual dexterity to operate knives and cooking equipment
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Must possess our Core Values of being unpretentious, fun at heart, passionate, mindful in the moment, and demonstrating an all-for-one-and-one-for-all attitude

Responsibilities

• Setting up, breaking down and properly sanitizing workstations
• Following prep production lists
• Gathering, measuring, preparing, chopping, portioning and/or cooking food ingredients
• Prepare salads, breads, salad dressings and sauces
• Assist with receiving deliveries from suppliers and alert management of any quality issues
• Assist with packaging and loading delivery trucks
• Assist with washing cookware and smallware as needed
• Alert management of any quality or safety concerns
• Ensure kitchen equipment and appliances are properly maintained, cleaned and used correctly
• Ensure proper labeling, dating and storage of prepared food items
• Maintain a clean, organized and hygienic work environment at all times
• Ensure proper food temperatures are maintained
• Report all waste or spoilage to management
• Ensure food is stored away properly when not in use
• Follow running and closing sidework lists
• Perform tasks or duties as directed by the management
• Learn about the cooking methods and techniques employed in the kitchen

Benefits

• Employer sponsored Med, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Employer matching 401(k)
• Transportation Allowances
• Dining Perks
• Growth Opportunities
• Internal promotion and career potential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed