Restaurant Line Cook- The Coupe

TRYST TRADING COMPANYWashington, DC
Onsite

About The Position

The Tryst Trading Company food group is looking for Line Cooks to join our team of amazing people 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 among our staff. The ideal candidate is pleasant, a good communicator, well-organized, who works well with others and shares our core values, which are listed below. The duties of Line Cook include, but are not limited to: Setting up, stocking, and breaking down Line work stations; Preparing and/or cooking final menu items for guests to dine-in or take-out; Ensuring line equipment and appliances are maintained, clean, and used properly; Learn and follow all recipes, portions, and preparation instructions for new and existing menu items; Learn all tasks performed by Prep Cooks and perform prep tasks as needed or directed by management; Assist with receiving deliveries from vendors and alert management to any quality issues; Assist with washing cookware and small wares as needed; Alert Kitchen Manager and/or Manager on Duty (MOD) to any quality or safety issues; Ensure proper labeling, dating, and food storage; 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 properly when not in use; Follow execution and closing parallel work lists; Learn about the cooking methods and techniques employed in the kitchen.

Requirements

  • Having knowledge of basic cooking techniques
  • Proven experience as a Prep and Line Cook
  • Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
  • Organization and manual dexterity to handle knives and kitchen equipment
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Must be able to lift objects 50 pounds
  • Must possess our core values of being humble, fun-hearted, passionate, present, and demonstrating an all-for-one and one-for-all attitude.

Responsibilities

  • Setting up, stocking, and breaking down Line work stations
  • Preparing and/or cooking final menu items for guests to dine-in or take-out
  • Ensuring line equipment and appliances are maintained, clean, and used properly
  • Learn and follow all recipes, portions, and preparation instructions for new and existing menu items
  • Learn all tasks performed by Prep Cooks and perform prep tasks as needed or directed by management
  • Assist with receiving deliveries from vendors and alert management to any quality issues
  • Assist with washing cookware and small wares as needed
  • Alert Kitchen Manager and/or Manager on Duty (MOD) to any quality or safety issues
  • Ensure proper labeling, dating, and food storage
  • 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 properly when not in use
  • Follow execution and closing parallel work lists
  • Learn about the cooking methods and techniques employed in the kitchen

Benefits

  • Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid vacation
  • Employer-sponsored 401(k)
  • Commuter allowances
  • Dining benefits
  • Growth opportunities
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