Line Cook

Line Cook

Reporting to the Chef, the Line Cook provides direct hands-on production in the kitchen for the Museum Caf. Under direction of the Chef, the Line Cook will provide support setting up the kitchen, receiving deliveries, preparing mis en place (e.g. chopping vegetables, breaking down meat and poultry, preparing sauces) for multiple stations prior to service, cooking and plating menu items during service, breaking down and cleaning the kitchen at the end of each day, taking inventory, and preparing for the next service.

The cuisine at Glenstone is aligned with the Visitor Experience; unhurried, simple yet elegant, designed to nourish as well as delight the palate, and enhance the opportunity to repast and reflect. Art is essential at Glenstone, and this extends to culinary artistry. The menu will feature locally sourced, sensibly raised ingredients.

This is a full-time position supporting the Caf and Patio operations, focusing primarily on lunch service for visitors.

Seeking a candidate with strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and enjoys working with a team. The successful candidate will take pride in creating food dishes that are both visually appealing as well as delicious. In addition, we are looking for someone who can embrace Glenstone's core value of "Continuous Improvement" through an interest in professional development and a mindset that with strive to surpass our previous best efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepping ingredients, preparing sauces, and assembling dishes.
• Cooking dishes to order, following recipes and ensuring consistent quality and taste.
• Setting up and maintaining your station, including stocking supplies, cleaning and sanitizing equipment.
• Working effectively with other Caf staff to ensure smooth operation and timely service.
• Work with the Chef to optimize resource management, safety, sanitation, and speed of service.
• Act as or support the expediter during service.
• Uphold culinary standards and regulations, including adherence to established HACCP guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of full-time experience in a full service, "from-scratch" kitchen, including experience as a line chef, restaurant cook, or prep cook.
• Strong cultural competence, interpersonal communication, planning and organizational skills
• Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions.
• Current SERV Safe certification and ability to maintain and enforce certification standards (Glenstone will provide ongoing training and certification.)
• Flexible schedule including weekend and evening hours.
• Able to bend, stoop and lift 50 lbs.
• Reliable transportation to Potomac, MD and a valid driver's license.
• COVID-19 vaccination and up to date on all boosters.
• High level of reliability and punctuality.
• Allergen awareness training.

Salary & Benefits Associates are crucial to achieving Glenstone's mission and we offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience. We also provide a total benefits package that helps you manage your health, protect your income, and prepare for your future. To promote collaboration and show appreciation to associates, Glenstone provides a weekly staff lunch, and volunteer opportunities. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, long-term and short-term disability and AD&D insurance, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA); a 401(k) retirement account with a matching contribution; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and tuition reimbursement. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.