Restaurant Team Member

Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour, plus tips 

Company Overview:

José Andrés Group restaurants have always been centered around our original mission, Change the World through the Power of Food! From fast-casual to fine dining and everything in between, JAG’ers know they all play a critical role in the overall success of our brands.

What we would like from you:

• Employees take full ownership of the daily preparation and execution of food items in their stations.
• Follows recipe, procedure, and presentation standards consistently.
• Take the lead and direction from the manager on duty to ensure the best possible product is produced and executed.
• Strive to exceed our guests’ expectations and to provide them with nothing less than extraordinary dining experiences. 
• Seamlessly work with an energetic and positive kitchen team to prepare and reproduce menu items that will exceed our guest’s expectations.
• A passion for continuous learning and discovery by embracing an active and innovative approach to expanding your knowledge of food and beverage.
• Understand all ingredients as they pertain to each recipe and preparation of each authentic menu item.

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive Pay with industry-leading benefits 
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k
• 50% off food at any of our restaurants
• Flexible Schedules
• Fun, Dynamic, Innovative atmosphere 
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement 
• Career Advancement opportunities

Essential Functions

• Ensures quality by properly rotating perishable and non-perishable products. 
• Helps maintain food costs by limiting kitchen waste and through the efficient use of all products. 
• Sets up station according to restaurant guidelines. 
• Prepares all food items consistently and as directed in a sanitary and timely manner. 
• Observes and test food to determine if cooked properly. 
• Regulates the temperature of cooking equipment necessary to perform the job. 
• Restocks all items as needed throughout shift. 
• Must maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized work environment. 
• Has understanding and knowledge of how to properly use and maintain equipment in the station. 
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas. 
• Substitutes for or assists other cooks during rush periods or as needed. 
• Communicates any product or other issues to the manager on Duty and the team immediately. 
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested by the Manager on Duty.

Skills & Knowledge

• Basic understanding of professional cooking, service standards, and knife handling skills. 
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures. 
• Basic English language and professional communication skills are required. 
• Requires attention to detail in completing tasks. 
• Ability to actively listen- giving full attention, understanding, and asking questions as appropriate. 
• Ability to accept feedback and work calmly and effectively under pressure. 
• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment. 
• Must have problem-solving abilities, time management skills, and be self-motivated. 
• Commitment to quality service and food and beverage knowledge.

Abilities & Working Conditions

• Ability to physically handle knives and other sharp, heavy, or potentially dangerous items.  
• Ability to perform cutting skills on work surfaces, topped with cutting boards, 3 to 4 feet in height. 
• Proper usage and handling of various kitchen machinery, including slicers, ovens, stoves, grinders, mixers, and other kitchen-related equipment. 
• This position will spend 100% of the time standing. 
• Regular environmental exposures to very cold (-32 degrees) and heat ( 90 degrees) freezers, ovens, and water.
• Be aware of exposure to conditions that could lead to minor injuries such as cuts and burns. 
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space. 
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis. 
• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. occasionally. 
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, hearing ability, and visual acuity. 
• Must be able to speak and understand basic cooking directions in English.

JOSÉ ANDRÉS GROUP restaurants span across the world including Miami, Orlando, Las Vegas, NYC, Chicago, LA, Dubai, Bahamas and of course our original home, Washington, DC. Since 1993,our restaurants reflect the authentic roots of each concept and showcase José's passion for telling the stories of a culture through food. José Andrés Group is an equal opportunity employer.