Prep Cook Houlihan's Restaurant Herndon

If you are fueled by your enthusiasm for food, we want you! We're looking for a Line Cook to join our amazing kitchen staff and help create delicious meals in a fun, fast-paced, high-energy environment. Houlihan's - Perfect for cravings and occasions of all types, we're serving up interesting fare, longtime faves, fresh & trendy dishes and a seriously great cocktail game. We believe that every occasion deserves a celebration - even if you're celebrating "just because."

Your culinary career begins now. Apply today and join our kitchen team!

What You'll Do:

Looking to start a career in the kitchen? Prep Cook position is a great opportunity for you! You'll gain on the job experience in cold food prep, keeping a sanitary workspace, and assisting the cooks and chefs in the kitchen!

Here are some of the tasks you'll be responsible for on a daily basis:

• Prepare all food items according to recipe cards and correct handling procedures. Maintain the highest quality and appearance of all foods sent from the kitchen and make sure plates are clean and appetizing.

• Maintain proper pars of production levels according to estimates on the production sheets; maintain top quality freshness.

• Use leftovers and maintain proper storage of leftovers on the hot food side. Label and date all food.

• Maintain clean and orderly refrigerators and work areas. Make sure that all stations are properly cleaned at the end of the shift and at the end of the evening.

• Rotate all foods and correctly fill out production charts.

• During peak business periods, coordinate and expedite to accelerate service.

• Maintain proper temperatures and sanitation.

• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Where You've Been:

We're looking for some with a high-school diploma. Previous F&B experience is a plus, but not required. What we really want is someone capable of thinking on their feet and able to keep up in high-pressure situations. If that sounds like you, go ahead and apply!

When You're Here:

This probably goes without saying but you'll be on your feet a lot. There will be occasions when you may be carrying/lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, bending/twisting, climbing stairs and more. You also must be able to accommodate varying schedules including nights, weekends and holidays. But wait, there's a great upside: in exchange for your flexibility, we offer excellent pay, hotel discounts, F&B discounts and the opportunity to be part of an anything-but-standard growing hotel company.