Line Cook - Hen Quarter at Thompson Hospitality Corporation
Alexandria, VA 22314
About the Job
Overview:
Overview:
Embrace the art of Southern cuisine and contribute to the creation of delectable dishes as a Line Cook at Hen Quarter. In this role, you'll be an integral part of our kitchen team, preparing and cooking a variety of Southern-inspired dishes that capture the essence of comfort and flavor. Your culinary skills, attention to detail, and dedication to quality will help deliver an exceptional dining experience for our guests. If you're enthusiastic about Southern cooking, dedicated to culinary excellence, and thrive in a dynamic kitchen environment, consider joining us as a Line Cook at Hen Quarter. Your culinary expertise and commitment to crafting memorable dishes will play a vital role in bringing the rich flavors of Southern cuisine to our guests' plates.
Competitive Benefits:
Health/Dental/Vision coverage
Paid Time Off
401(k) with company match
Short and Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Pet Insurance
Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants
Eligibility for discounted meal plan at HBCU client locations.
Responsibilities:
Prepare and cook a diverse range of Southern dishes following established recipes and guidelines.
Ensure the quality, presentation, and consistency of each dish, meeting our restaurant's high standards.
Collaborate with the kitchen team to manage food orders, timing, and overall kitchen efficiency.
Maintain a clean and organized workstation, following food safety and sanitation standards.
Qualifications:
Culinary experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment, with a focus on Southern cuisine a plus.
Strong understanding of cooking techniques, flavor profiles, and proper food handling procedures.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team, communicate clearly, and adapt to changing demands.
Attention to detail, commitment to quality, and a passion for delivering exceptional food to our guests.
Who we are:
Hen Quarter is the epitome of Southern warmth and flavor. With crispy fried chicken as our star, our menu blends traditional Southern classics with modern twists. Our inviting space is a backdrop for celebrating cherished moments with family and friends. Brunch becomes a delight, and our craft cocktails are visual and taste sensations. Join us for Southern tradition and culinary innovation in every bite.
Thompson Hospitality is the nations largest minority-ownd food and facilities management company. Our services include hospitality, full dining and quick service restaurants, campus dining, diversity consultation, facility operations and maintenance management. We are a family-run organization with more than twenty-five years providing services built on our core mission to provide a positive experience to every relationship we are involved in: one guest, one client, one team member at a time. As a fast growing company, we have a growth plan to more than double in size over the next three years. We are looking for team members who are interested in developing their careers to the next level while joining our team of over 4,000 employees, serving clients in over 40 states to include more than 1.9 million guests each year. Thompson Hospitality focuses on three core areas in everything we do:
Purpose
Give back to our communities
Celebrate diversity
People
Do the right thing
Treat people the way you want to be treated
Always do your best
Be accountable for our actions
Performance
Serve the highest quality food
Provide world-class service
Maintain flexibility to better serve our clients
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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