Line Cook

Planta Restaurants • Bethesda, MD

11d • $19 - $21

About The Position

PLANTA is seeking a Line Cook to manage an assigned station, including preparing, cleaning, and cooking food according to recipe standards while maintaining a sanitized work area. The role is suited to someone passionate about the culinary industry and creating memorable dishes for guests. The Line Cook contributes to a positive, welcoming culture, maintains professional standards during peak service, prepares mise en place and station stock, and cooks assigned menu items efficiently and consistently in a fast-paced kitchen. The position reports to the Culinary Leader.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of line cook experience.
• Demonstrate PLANTA’s can-do attitude, passion, and dedication, with willingness to take on any task.
• Positive, welcoming, and enthusiastic attitude.
• Ability to provide an exceptional guest experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Results-oriented and impeccably organized.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Extensive knowledge of cooking temperatures and general food safety regulations.
• Availability for full-time flexible hours, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary degree or diploma, or equivalent education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Champion PLANTA’s vision and values and contribute to a positive culture with high standards.
• Create a warm, welcoming, positive environment for guests and employees.
• Uphold standards and treat everyone with courtesy and respect.
• Remain professional and poised during peak service hours.
• Prepare the station for service, complete mise en place, and prepare the stock list.
• Prepare dishes during service in a fast-paced, detail-oriented kitchen.
• Prepare assigned menu items efficiently and consistently.
• Ensure company and kitchen standards are met at all times.
• Prep, clean, and cook food according to recipe standards while maintaining a sanitized work area.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Annual paid time off begins 90 days after employment starts.
• Referral bonuses with no stated limit, paid after 180 days of successful employment.
• 50% discount on plant-powered food at PLANTA, PLANTA Queen, and PLANTA Cocina.
• Career growth and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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