Restaurant and Event Cook
$18.5 - $22 per hourTakoma
Busboys and Poets is a restaurant/bar/bookstore/event space/community where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted and guests can pause to feed mind, body and soul. The space merges art, culture and politics to inspire social change.
Job Type: Variable • Pay: $18.50-$22 per hour.
Benefits
Competitive pay and benefits, including health, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match (100% of 4% and 50% of the next 2% of contributions), 1 week of sick leave per year, paid parental leave, company‑paid life insurance, pet insurance, and more.
Responsibilities
Work well with a team, jumping in where needed, such as substituting for or assisting other cooks during emergencies or rush periods
Prepare food according to the recipes provided
Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking
Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils
Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes, using various kitchen utensils and equipment
Portion, arrange, and garnish food
Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas, to ensure safe and sanitary food‑handling practices
Ensure food is stored and cooked at the correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters, and ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of new and old items, and rotating stock
Physical Requirements
Spend time bending or twisting the body
Spend time lifting heavy weight
Spend time standing on feet for long hours
Spend time using hands to handle, control or feel objects/tools
Qualifications
More than 1 year working in a fast‑paced, full‑service restaurant preferred
Must be at least 18 years of age in order to work in the kitchen
Must work a minimum of 3 shifts per week
Must be a team player
Busboys and Poets owns and operates eight multi‑concept restaurant, bar, event, and bookstore spaces in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Current locations include 14th & V, 450K, Anacostia, Brookland, Columbia, Hyattsville, Shirlington, and Takoma, with more on the horizon.
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