Job Summary:

Our upscale casual seafood restaurant is seeking a skilled Prep Cook to join our team. As a Prep Cook, you will be responsible for preparing seafood, vegetables, sauces, and other items from scratch. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a professional kitchen, a passion for food, and a strong commitment to quality. Candidate will ensure consistency and quality of all products. This position is available only at our Commissary kitchen located in Sterling, VA.

Responsibilities:

Drive truck to varies locations to drop off and pick up items Ensure truck safety and cleanliness standards are upheld Loading and unloading heavy items Wash dishes at the commissary kitchen Keep work area clean and organized at all times Help with basic prep work like cutting and portioning vegetables

Requirements:

Must have a valid drivers license and excellent driving record High school diploma or equivalent At least 2 years of experience working in a professional kitchen Strong knowledge of seafood preparation and cooking techniques Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred:

Experience working in an upscale casual restaurant environment Knowledge of seafood sustainability practices This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits. If you are passionate about food and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

WAY MORE THAN A SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

Welcome to Ford's Fish Shack, home of the Wicked Pissah Oysters™, fresh-off-the-hook seafood, and some of the best dining you will ever find in Northern Virginia (although we are a bit biased). If you are new to Ford's Fish Shack, we'd love to introduce ourselves, and we invite you to read our story to understand who we are and what we do. However, if you are familiar with us, take a look around and settle in: You are at home here! Whomever you are, and wherever you're from, we are so glad you are thinking about visiting and we hope to see you or serve you soon!

Pay:

$15.00 - $17.00 / hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Employee discount Paid training

Job Type:

fulltime, parttime

Schedule:

Day shift Night shift Holidays Weekend availability

Education:

No education required Work location: On-site