Line Cook/Prep Cook

Position title: Line Cook /Prep Cook

Tastefully Philly a family-owned business with locations in Newport News, and Williamsburg Virginia.  We bring food flavors from the Philadelphia City of ‘Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection. 

The Line Cook/Prep Cook role is hands-on and detail-driven, with responsibilities that include preparing and assembling high-quality menu items while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, customer service, and teamwork. The ideal candidate is reliable, collaborative, and takes pride in executing a menu with care, efficiency, and attention to quality.

What you will do:

·       Food Preparation: Assigned kitchen station, ensuring all equipment is clean and ready for service. Prepare sandwiches, salads, soups, desserts, beverages, and other menu items. Must comply with all Virginia Department of Health Food Regulations.

• Inventory & Stocking: Monitor ingredient levels, rotate stock using FIFO methods, and communicate supply needs to the manager. Assist with receiving deliveries and inspecting products for quality and temperature. Restock food items throughout the day.
• Sanitation & Safety: Adhere strictly to local health codes, maintain a sanitary work area, and manage proper food storage and temperature logs. Maintain chemicals properly labeling and stored away from foods. Notify management of food safety concerns or equipment failures.
• Teamwork: Communicate clearly with front-end associates and back-end associate staff ensuring smooth, timely service for cafe patrons. Respond professionally when interacting with guests. 

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 1 year Culinary Kitchen or Food Service experience required
• Food Manager Certificate required
• Speed & Multitasking: Ability to work quickly under pressure in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing food quality. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to assist with dishes, prep, or expo depending on the cafe's daily needs. Will have responsibilities involving opening and closing of the café.    
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long shifts (8 hours) and lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must have flexibility and ability to work on weekends
• High School Diploma or GED Required

Employee Perks

• Meal eligibility when employee is working assigned shift