Line Cook

Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member)To love people by serving up great tasting and great looking food. You'll be responsible for your assigned prep work and cook's station, while you maintain our high standards for product presentation, product quality and cook times. You'll learn to prepare all menu items according to our recipes, and specifications and as a member of the Kitchen Team, you will work-in and be cross trained in all kitchen department roles.HomeGrown's Line Cooks are the pulse of our operation, as we are a high volume, scratch kitchen! The Line Cook's must seamlessly work together and with the rest of the team, to ensure all of our food is prepared exactly as specified, has a picture-perfect presentation, and gets to the tables quickly! This role comes with big responsibility, as our guests come to know and love the consistency of our delicious scratch made food, in an environment Cultivated through Kindness!Specific Functions and Duties:Prepare menu items according to HomeGrown's Recipes, Plate Presentations and specifications (60%*).Complete all assigned prep work, following recipes exactly as written (15%*).Set up workstation (5%*).Practice sanitary and safe food handling at all times (10%*).Clean and sanitize the work area before, during and after shift (5%*).Complete assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects (5%*).Qualification Standards:A positive attitude and desire to learn and growAble to place plates, utensils, pans and cases on high and low shelves.Reading, writing and verbal communication skills required.Ability to follow recipes exactly as written.Ability to work fast, safe, efficient, and accurately for periods of up to 10 hours per day.Attention to detail.Able to work efficiently and communicate effectively in a high stress, fast paced environment.Willingness to help with dishes, prep cook responsibilities, and assist other stations on the line as needed.Capable of using knives, slicing equipment and other food preparation equipment.Mobility required during the entire shift.Ability to transport cases up to 50 pounds as many as 20 times per day.Able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent dangers to self and others.Ability to focus on multiple tasks at one time at a fast pace for consecutive hours, daily.Physical:There are physical demands that come with this role. To be successful in this role you'll be regularly required to 1) navigate throughout the restaurant and communicate with guests, 2) move and grasp items up to five pounds, 3) occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, 4) bend and stoop. You must have adequate vision to be able to discern cleanliness throughout the restaurant and operate a touchscreen. To perform these essential functions, reasonable accommodations may be made if you have disabilities.Thrive Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Location: Alexandria, VAPay: $16 - $21 per hour