Jinya Reston Looking for Dishwasher/Prep Cook

Our BOH team members are the heart of the JINYA brand. Our Prep Team supports our Kitchen Managers and plays a key role in ensuring guest satisfaction through perfect ramen execution. BOH Team Members ensure all our guests receive the highest level of quality and consistency of all food productions. They support the Kitchen Manager, front of house team (including servers, food runners, and management), with direct or indirect guest needs to ensure an amazing dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to the recipe or instructions provided by the Kitchen Manager.
• Adhere to all kitchen safety procedures, including equipment operations, knife handling skills, and cleanliness.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation program and comply with food handling and sanitation procedures.
• Adhere to service standards and all health, safety, and JINYA policies and procedures.
• Embrace the JINYA culture and participate in collective company greetings, such as “Irasshai” and “Arigato”.
• Attend and participate in meetings as required.
• Report to work station ready to work at the scheduled time.
• Provide guests with menus, answer initial questions, and assist with special accommodations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in a positive and professional manner with guests and team members, both front and back of house.
• Promote and execute JINYA’s core values of Teamwork, Hospitality, Authenticity, Creativity, and Integrity.
• Complete projects and/or tasks as requested by manager(s) or supervisor(s).

Requirements

• Minimum 1-year restaurant experience with knowledge of all kitchen equipment, small or large scale.
• Outstanding and professional verbal and written communication skills; strong ability to multi-task.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Willing to follow instructions and ask questions for clarification if needed.
• Ability to lead by example, inspire, and motivate team spirit.
• Must be dependable, reliable, and self-motivated to ensure the restaurant is clean and presentable.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
• Able to safely lift and maneuver through the restaurant with limited space.
• Be able to write and speak English.
• Must have appropriate city, state, and federal certifications according to location, including alcohol and food handling certificates.

Skills

• Professional verbal and written communication.
• Multi-tasking and ability to work under pressure.
• Leadership and team motivation.
• Knife handling and kitchen equipment operation.
• Food safety and sanitation procedures.

Benefits

• Bonus programs
• Insurance and PTO for full-time employees
• Competitive wages
• Fun and rewarding work environment
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Environment

This job operates in a fun yet professional restaurant environment. The role routinely moves inside and outside of the kitchen, including the prep line to the back of the restaurant, and operates tools such as pans, fryers, heavy pots, glassware, and other restaurant equipment. Line Cooks will occasionally ascend/descend ladders to reach overhead items. They will frequently communicate with staff, management, and other team members and must be able to exchange accurate and factual information. Line Cooks should be able to detect fires, spills, and other safety-related issues and immediately notify management.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to distinguish between sweet, savory, and other food flavors.
• Work in indoor and outdoor environments, which may be hot, humid, and wet.
• Able to reach, bend, and frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.