Jinya Reston Looking For Line Cooks and Prep Cooks

Job ID: Hourly, reports to Kitchen Manager & General Manager

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to recipes or instructions provided by the Kitchen Manager.
• Adhere to all kitchen safety procedures, including equipment operations, knife handling, and cleanliness.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation program and comply with food handling and sanitation standards.
• Adhere to service standards and all health, safety, and JINYA policies and procedures.
• Embrace the JINYA culture, including collective 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 professionally with guests and team members, both front and back of house.
• Promote and execute JINYA’s core values: Teamwork, Hospitality, Authenticity, Creativity, and Integrity.
• Complete projects and tasks as requested by managers or supervisors.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of 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, comprehend, and follow instructions, as well as write simple correspondence.
• Willingness to follow instructions and ask questions for clarification.
• Ability to lead by example, inspire team spirit, and present information in small group settings.
• Dependable, reliable, self-motivated, and self-initiated to maintain restaurant cleanliness and presentation.
• 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 and safely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to maneuver through limited restaurant space.
• Must be able to write and speak English.
• Must have appropriate city, state, and federal certifications, including alcohol and food handling certificates.

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 and back of the restaurant, and uses tools such as pans, fryers, heavy pots, glassware, and other equipment. Line Cooks may occasionally ascend/descend ladders to reach overhead items. They will frequently communicate with staff, management, and team members to exchange accurate information. Line Cooks must detect fires, spills, and other safety-related issues and immediately notify management.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to 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 that may be hot, humid, or 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.

Benefits

• Generous employee discounts
• Bonus programs
• 401K for Managers
• Insurance and PTO for full-time employees
• Competitive wages
• Fun and rewarding work environment
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance