AM Line Cook

The Popal Group is a growing family-driven boutique hospitality group setting the standard for DC dining through ambitious restaurant concepts. We are currently seeking an experienced Line Cook to help join our kitchen team. We are a small restaurant, and aim to be the 'neighborhood' place that is sought out by locals and world travelers alike.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a passion for food preparation and excellence
• Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies.
• Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.
• Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef’s instructions.
• Clean up station and take care of leftover food.
• Stock inventory appropriately.
• Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion.
• Comply with sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.
• Memorize and utilize our serving portion sizes and all basic meal prep procedures used in the kitchen.
• Monitor product freshness and rotate out old product based on a schedule created by the restaurant

Requirements and Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience working in restaurant kitchens
• Knowledge of professional cooking principles, current applicable food codes and other relevant safety regulations
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Weekend and evening availability