Line Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off

About Bridges and Tacos

Bridges and Tacos is a locally owned breakfast restaurant coming to downtown Centreville, Maryland. Our menu focuses on freshly prepared breakfast tacos, burritos, quesadillas, breakfast bowls with Texas-inspired flavors.

Our mission is to bring people together through good food, dependable service, and a welcoming environment. We are looking for an experienced and reliable cook who takes pride in food quality, cleanliness, teamwork, and consistency.

Position Summary

The Cook is responsible for preparing menu items according to established recipes, portions, food-safety procedures, and presentation standards.

This position requires previous breakfast cooking experience and the ability to work efficiently during early-morning service. The Cook will also assist with food preparation, catering orders, receiving deliveries, stocking, cleaning, temperature monitoring, and opening and closing responsibilities.

The Cook reports to the Shift Leader.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast tacos, burritos, quesadillas, breakfast bowls, eggs, meats, vegetables, and other menu items according to established recipes and portion standards.
• Operate the griddle, range, oven, hot-holding equipment, and other kitchen equipment safely.
• Maintain consistent food quality, portion size, flavor, appearance, and presentation.
• Prepare ingredients before service and ensure the kitchen is properly stocked.
• Follow all food-safety, sanitation, allergen-control, and HACCP procedures.
• Check and document food temperatures as required.
• Properly cool, reheat, store, label, date, and rotate food.
• Prevent cross-contamination and maintain proper separation of raw and ready-to-eat foods.
• Receive, inspect, and properly store food and supply deliveries.
• Verify that delivered products meet quality, temperature, and food-safety standards.
• Assist with preparing and packaging catering orders.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation throughout the shift.
• Wash, sanitize, and properly store kitchen tools, utensils, equipment, and food-contact surfaces.
• Complete opening, shift-change, and closing responsibilities.
• Restock ingredients, supplies, and service items as needed.
• Communicate promptly with the Shift Leader regarding shortages, equipment problems, food-safety concerns, or other operational issues.
• Work cooperatively with cashiers, servers, cooks, managers, and other team members.
• Assist in other areas of the restaurant when needed.

Qualifications

• Previous breakfast cooking experience is required.
• Experience preparing eggs, breakfast meats, griddle items, breakfast bowls, or similar breakfast foods is strongly preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes, portion standards, and written procedures.
• Knowledge of basic food-safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality, especially for early-morning shifts.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
• Ability to follow instructions and accept coaching and feedback.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and work for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, reach, lift, carry, and perform repetitive kitchen tasks.
• Ability to safely lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work around hot cooking equipment, steam, food products, cleaning chemicals, and changing temperatures.
• Ability to safely use knives, cooking utensils, commercial kitchen equipment, and cleaning tools.

Food-Safety Expectations

Food safety is a top priority at Bridges and Tacos. Employees are expected to:

• Follow all restaurant food-safety policies and HACCP procedures.
• Wash hands properly and at all required times.
• Avoid bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
• Use gloves and utensils correctly.
• Monitor and record food temperatures.
• Report illness symptoms as required.
• Complete all required food-safety and allergen-awareness training.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment.

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive:

• 401(k) options.
• Paid sick leave.
• Employee meal discounts.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Additional professional-development and employee benefits as the restaurant grows.

Bridges and Tacos is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, performance, reliability, and the operational needs of the restaurant.