Line Cook

About the role

We are hiring key associates for our Grand Opening in National Harbor! These key positions will begin training and working regular shifts immediately at our training stores to prepare to be veterans in our Heart of the House. Join our National Harbor team for new store training in the Summer. Exact date TBD.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every menu is prepared & plated completely to spec
• Cooking procedures are followed
• Know specs for all menu items in your station
• Stock ingredients & supplies ahead of need and as you go
• Complete temperature checks prior to & after the rush
• Maintain a clean & organized station, clean as you go
• Understand and adhere to all safety, sanitation, health & personal hygiene standards
• Store ingredients properly at all times & employing FIFO (First In, First Out)
• Report necessary equipment repair and maintenance to KM
• Work as part of a team, communicating clearly and constructively
• Brand Delivery: Be on time for work, maintain a positive, fun-oriented attitude to your work, keep yourself, your uniform and your station sparkling clean at all times, strictly follow all uniform standards, know the SMG scoring standards for Quality, Speed of Service & Accuracy of Order, know the Silver Diner Food Brand statement, cost balancing, properly portion all menu items according to spec, ensure all menu items are purchased, no menu item is prepare without being entered into the POS, track any waste

Requirements

• Minimum: 1-2 years experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry
• Prior experience as a Cook is a plus but not required
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds
• Able to tolerate proper use of cleaning & sanitizing products
• Able to continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop and wipe
• Able to tolerate high temperatures
• Able to work weekends and holidays
• Able to be 18 or older

Qualifications

Exceptional aptitude for Guest Service
Excellent communication skills
Contagiously friendly, outgoing & energetic
Organized
Sense of urgency
Able to multi-task
Able to think & act quickly while maintaining self-composure
Able to meet all schedule requirements

Skills

Contagiously friendly and CARING people who truly love hospitality

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Meal Discounts
• Gym membership discounts
• Work shoe discounts
• Opportunity for Growth: We offer the opportunity for growth, including becoming a trainer, supervisor, and manager. Over 60% of our managers and 100% of our GMs were promoted from within.

Schedule

Weekends and holiday availability is required for this position.

Pay

Exact pay details are not specified, but we offer competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.