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PREP COOK / CHEF

- $21/HR

Position:

Prep Line Cook /

Chef Pay Rate:

$21.00 per hour

Location:

Silver Spring, MD & Washington, DC Area Job Type:

Full-Time Position Overview We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Prep Line Cook / Chef to join a fast-paced Jamaican restaurant chain serving authentic Caribbean cuisine throughout the Silver Spring and Washington, DC area. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of restaurant or commercial kitchen experience and be comfortable with food preparation, cutting, portioning, batch cooking, and assisting with line service. Experience with Jamaican or Caribbean cuisine is a plus. Key Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and food items for daily restaurant operations.
• Wash, peel, cut, chop, slice, and portion meats, vegetables, and other ingredients.
• Prepare food in batches according to recipes and daily production needs.
• Assist with preparing Jamaican and Caribbean dishes, including jerk chicken, curry dishes, oxtail, fish, rice and peas, vegetables, soups, and other menu items.
• Marinate and season meats and other proteins according to established recipes.
• Assist with cooking and preparing food on the line during service.
• Maintain consistent food quality, portion sizes, and presentation.
• Properly label, date, store, and rotate food and ingredients.
• Monitor ingredient levels and communicate when additional preparation is needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation.
• Follow proper food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, prep areas, cutting boards, and utensils.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
• Follow instructions from the Chef, Kitchen Manager, or restaurant management.
• Assist other kitchen staff as needed.
  Qualifications
  
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  1-2 years of previous restaurant, prep cook, line cook, or commercial kitchen experience required.
  
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  Experience with food preparation, cutting, portioning, and batch cooking.
  
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  Strong basic knife skills.
  
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  Ability to follow recipes and preparation instructions.
  
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  Jamaican or Caribbean cuisine experience is a plus.
  
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  Knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation practices.
  
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  Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  
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  Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality.
  
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  Dependable, punctual, and professional.
  
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  Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
  
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  Reliable transportation is required.
  
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  Must be willing and able to work at locations throughout the Silver Spring and Washington, DC area as needed.
  Physical Requirements
  
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  Ability to stand for extended periods.
  
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  Ability to bend, reach, lift, and move throughout the kitchen.
  
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  Ability to safely use knives and kitchen equipment.
  
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  Ability to lift and carry food products and supplies weighing up to approximately 40 lbs.
  
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  Ability to work around hot cooking equipment, refrigerators, and freezers.

Schedule

Full-time position. Candidates must have reliable attendance and be flexible to work the restaurant's scheduled shifts, including weekends as needed.

Compensation

$21.00 per hour

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is dependable, hardworking, and takes pride in preparing quality food. The right candidate should be comfortable with repetitive food preparation, batch cooking, maintaining portion consistency, and working efficiently during busy restaurant service....Visit the Employer site for more details