Wolfgang Puck LINE COOK in Washington, District of Columbia at Tailwind Deli News & Gifts Inc

About the Role:

At Wolfgang Puck Bar + Bites, located in Washington D.C. Union Station, we blend globally inspired cuisine with an approachable, modern dining experience. Tailwind is searching for a skilled and passionate Line Cook to join our team and deliver exceptional guest experiences to travelers passing through one of the nation's most iconic train stations. If you take pride in your craft, thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, and are ready to grow within a chef-driven environment, we want to hear from you!

Tailwind proudly encourages Veterans and Military family members to apply!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provides quality food products consistently for all customers by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards
• Knowledge of safety procedures, including safe temperatures at which ingredients must be kept and to which food must be prepared to avoid foodborne illness
• Demonstrates solid culinary technique across multiple cooking disciplines with a focus on quality and consistency
• Ability to work as part of a team in a high-volume, chef-driven kitchen environment
• Short order cooking
• Operating the fryer
• Flat top grill and sauté station
• Assist in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen workspace
• Follow all health and safety guidelines, ensuring a safe work environment
• Prep ingredients to be used in cooking
• Restock and replenish product and inventory supplies
• Interact with customers in a positive and upbeat manner
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Skills:

• Accountability for the dishes they prepare measuring up to the expectations of management and customers alike
• Comprehension and organization to follow direct orders, recipes and to correctly prepare dishes to the standards of the restaurant
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to handle tools, such as knife techniques for chopping, slicing, cutting and dicing
• Proficient in food safety standards, sanitation practices, and kitchen equipment operation
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to handle the demands of a fast-paced service environment
• Ability to stand in one place for hours at a time, handle extreme heat and work shifts

Requirements:

• Must be able to pass background check to receive airport badge
• Must have reliable transportation

Benefits:

• Paid training
• Employee discount
• Employee referral program
• 401k with company matching
• Health, Dental and Vision offered to Full-time employees

Tailwind Concessions is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require any accommodations during the application process, please contact our HR department.