Line Cook - Hiring Fast

We are hiring a confident Line Cook to join our stellar team at Sage Hospitality in Washington DC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Line Cook is an amazing opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in leadership, people management and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Line Cook at Sage Hospitality today!

We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slo gan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences. We are lookin g for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We’re not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it’s what industry leaders do. That’s why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alik e. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do — it’s really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. Join our team!

To ensure proper service from the front line through quality control, training of line cooks and ensure proper sanitation levels.

• Check all items against the recipe cards, verify that use records are followed for all items served and that food is presented in an efficient, quality manner.
• Monitor the line set up prior to all meal functions to ensure maximum efficiency during meal periods.
• Monitor the equipment maintenance and kitchen 'clean as you go' policy to ensure strict adherence.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
• Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
• Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent.

 

Experience

Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

 

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of cooking and the practices and procedures of a kitchen in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying: Position regularly involves lifting food cases and metros weighing up to 70 lbs. Items include food, small equipment -75% of the time.
• Periodic climbing required.
• Bending of the knees does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.
• Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day.
• Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day.
• Must be able to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.
• Must be able to see that product is prepared appropriately. Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying. 
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing.

Environment

Inside 95% of 8 hours. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees.

▪ Medical, dental, & vision insurance

▪ Health savings and flexible spending accounts

▪ Basic Life and AD&D insurance

▪ Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays

▪ Eli gible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching

▪ Employee Assistance Program

▪ Tuition Reimbursement

▪ Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more

▪ Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $500.00 per referral

Benefits of working as a Line Cook in Washington DC:

● Learning opportunities
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Competitive salary