Line Cook at Washington D.C - West End

Life Alive•Washington, DC

10d

About The Position

Life Alive is hiring a Line Cook for its Washington, D.C. – West End location. The role prepares recipes according to standard procedures, stocks and prepares stations for service, and helps ensure food quality, cleanliness, and timely ticket completion. The successful candidate communicates effectively with back-of-house team members and managers on duty, accommodates guest-specific requests, and collaborates with the team while supporting Life Alive’s mission and values. This position requires working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to stand for eight or more hours per day, reach and grasp overhead, and lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds or more. The posting describes a flexible schedule and lists some benefits as available to full-time employees. It also states a minimum of one year of full-time employment, without clarifying whether this is a qualification for applicants or a condition of a particular benefit.

Requirements

Engaging communication skills.
Genuine passion for and knowledge of menu offerings.
Willingness to assist and collaborate within a team.
Strong focus on guest service.
Alignment with Life Alive’s mission and values, and willingness to learn and work hard.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to reach and grasp overhead.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds or more.
Ability to stand for eight or more hours per day.
Minimum of one year of full-time employment is mentioned; the posting does not clarify its context.

Responsibilities

Prepare recipes according to standard procedures.
Stock and prepare stations for service.
Communicate product needs to back-of-house team members and managers on duty.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the station.
Accommodate guest-specific requests and modifications.
Ensure high-quality ingredients and standard food preparation.
Meet a ticket time goal of six minutes or less.
Collaborate with the team and support guest service.

Benefits

70% meal discount.
Free and discounted yoga.
Free mental health support for full-time employees.
401(k) with a vesting match.
Health insurance, dental coverage, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
Transportation benefits.
Education and professional development opportunities, including culinary training, superfood education, wellness lifestyle, resume building, and community engagement.
Flexible schedule.
Inclusion in an awesome community.
PTO/vacation time for full-time employees.