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Line Cook | PLANTA Bethesda

PLANTA Restaurants • Bethesda, MD 20814 • Posted 11 days ago via ZipRecruiter

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In-person • Full-time • $17.15-$19.00/hr • Entry Level

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The Line Cook at PLANTA Bethesda is responsible for managing their station, including prepping, cleaning, and cooking food according to recipe standards while maintaining a sanitized work area. This role is crucial in creating memorable dishes for guests and upholding the brand's vision and values. The successful candidate will embody a passion for the culinary industry, positivity, and high standards, contributing to a culture of excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Champions the brand’s vision and values and contribute to a culture of positivity and high standards where all employees CHASE perfection in everything they do
  • Create an environment that is warm, welcoming and filled with positivity for guests and employees
  • Uphold our standards at all times and treat everyone with courtesy and respect
  • Remain professional and poised during peak service hours
  • Prepare station for service, complete mise en place and stock list
  • Prepare dishes during service in a high paced and detail orientated kitchen
  • Prepare all assigned menu items in an efficient and consistent manner
  • Ensure company and kitchen standards are met at all times

Qualifications

Required

  • 1 year line cook experience
  • Exceptional ability to provide the utmost WOW factor experience to our guests
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Results-oriented and impeccably organized
  • Ability to work independently as well as within a team
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Have extensive knowledge on cooking temperatures and general food safety regulations

Preferred

  • Culinary degree/diploma and/or the equivalent in education and experience

Full Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WHAT YOU DO AT PLANTA:


  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance offered for PLANTA employees.

  • Work/life balance is a priority — annual PTO starts 90 days after date of employment.

  • No limit on referral bonuses for sending Leadership and Team Members our way, paid after 180 days of successful employment.

  • 50% off delicious plant-powered food at all full-service PLANTA concepts: PLANTA, PLANTA Queen, and PLANTA Cocina.

  • Exciting career growth & development opportunities as part of an ever-expanding company: new restaurants and new positions are always on the horizon.


PLANTA is building a team of inclusive, strategic and dynamic individuals that embody a leadership style that promotes equity, productivity and workplace satisfaction. Our mission is to MAKE AN IMPACT. We achieve this through our dynamic team composed of champions across all realms of the hospitality industry - from creative and marketing to culinary, beverage and beyond creating the ultimate guest experience.


Our love for hospitality extends further than our dedication to creating amazing guest experiences; it’s our duty to develop our team of professionals to become the next industry leaders; it’s our quest to find the finest ingredients; it’s our social responsibility to become a more sustainable organization every day.


What you will find at PLANTA is passion without pretense; a unique group that loves coming to work every day, shouts good morning, rolls up their sleeves and works together to create innovative techniques to redefine hospitality.


LINE COOK

Reporting to the Culinary Leader, the Line Cook will be responsible for their station from prepping, cleaning, and cooking food as per recipe standards while maintaining a sanitized work area. The successful individual is passionate about the culinary industry and creating memorable dishes for our guests.


WHAT'S ON YOUR PLATE:

  • Champions the brand’s vision and values and contribute to a culture of positivity and high standards where all employees CHASE perfection in everything they do
  • Create an environment that is warm, welcoming and filled with positivity for guests and employees
  • Uphold our standards at all times and treat everyone with courtesy and respect
  • Remain professional and poised during peak service hours
  • Prepare station for service, complete mise en place and stock list
  • Prepare dishes during service in a high paced and detail orientated kitchen
  • Prepare all assigned menu items in an efficient and consistent manner
  • Ensure company and kitchen standards are met at all times


INGREDIENTS YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE:


  • 1 year line cook experience
  • Fully understand and embody PLANTA’s can-do attitude, demonstrating a level of passion and dedication where no task is beneath you.
  • Exude positivity and possess a welcoming and enthusiastic can-do attitude
  • Exceptional ability to provide the utmost WOW factor experience to our guests.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Results-oriented and impeccably organized
  • Ability to work independently as well as within a team
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Have extensive knowledge on cooking temperatures and general food safety regulations
  • Culinary degree/diploma and/or the equivalent in education and experience is an asset
  • Full time flexible hours are required (days, nights, weekends, holidays)



At PLANTA we do not tolerate any form of discrimination in the workplace, including during the recruitment stages. As such, all applications are viewed by our diverse recruitment team that uses a holistic and equitable approach. PLANTA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations in accordance with the Americas with Disabilities Act during the application process are available upon request.