Alta Strada - located in the busy and growing Mosaic District in Fairfax, VA, is seeking a Rockstar Line Cook to join the team. The candidate should be a skilled, career-minded individual in search of a rewarding and unique position. We are seeking candidates who are passionate about learning new skills (pasta making, baking and pastry, butchering, creating additions, menu development, etc.), possess a strong work ethic, and desire to work in a scratch kitchen. Work with a dedicated team of culinary and hospitality professionals, who are committed to providing the absolute best experience for their guests.
Our kitchen team works as a close unit in a teaching atmosphere. This position is perfect for experienced cooks or junior cooks looking to start the next chapter of their careers. If you are creative, talented and a team player, then we are interested in hearing from you!
Our menu includes rotating items, based on seasonality. While at work, you will learn authentic Italian production techniques and forms while also working in a job that prioritizes a work/life balance. We expect all team members to contribute ideas and collaborate together to make the strongest possible culinary team.
Job Requirements
-Production with flexibility to work weekends and holidays
-Working in a learning environment with room for professional development and growth|
-Working all stations: pasta. saute. grill and garde manger/dessert
-Operating in a clean workspace and producing top-quality food to support the culinary team
-Maintaining health department, food quality, and restaurant standards at all times
Other Requirements:
-Excellent culinary skills
-Lives within the DMV area
-Relevant restaurant experience or recent culinary graduate with exceptional skills
-Able to handle a fast-paced environment and manage pressure well
-Responsible, respectful, and team playe
-Great work ethic and committed to being the best
-Flexibility to work weekends and without restrictions
We are interested only in serious responses from serious applicants. If you live outside of the Alta Strada area, please explain how you plan to commute to Fairfax VA. We offer free parking!
After submitting your resume and cover letter, please be ready for a text message or email introduction and phone interview to discuss your experience and why you would like to work with us. In some cases, we request a stage for one shift to make sure it is a good fit for everyone.
Benefits:
We offer competitive wages, with medical and dental benefits after 90 days of employment for full time employees. After 30 days of employment, full time employees enjoy 50% off of food and N/A beverages (up to 4 people) at all of our restaurants. After one year of employment, full-time employees become eligible to join the company's 401K plan with up to 4% company matching.
If you are interested in joining a dynamic, hard-working and exciting team, please submit your resume for consideration with "ALTA STRADA MOSAIC LINE COOK" in the subject line.
WHO WE ARE
Alta Strada is part of the award-winning Schlow Restaurant Group, featuring the cuisine of acclaimed chef, Michael Schlow. With restaurants spanning the country, Michael Schlow is one of the most influential and respected chefs in America today. His ability to capture a variety of global cuisines and techniques has led to appearances on Bravo's Top Chef Masters, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, Nightline, and The Food Network. Michael's been the recipient of many awards including being named "Best Chef in the Northeast" by the James Beard Foundation.
Schlow Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer that gives preference to Native American applicants.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
