Restaurant Grill Cook - FT

Army Navy Country Club • Arlington, VA

7h

About The Position

Army Navy Country Club is seeking experienced Line Cooks to join our Restaurant Kitchens. The Restaurant Line Cook (Cook 2 level) is responsible and accountable for assisting in daily food preparation, execution, and plating for à la carte service. This role supports Culinary Leadership by maintaining quality, consistency, and efficiency during service while assisting in training junior cooks and continuing to grow toward a supervisory role.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of professional cooking experience, preferably in a restaurant or club environment.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time during service.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on restaurant needs.
• Strong knife skills and working knowledge of professional cooking techniques.
• Ability to execute consistent, high-quality food in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment.
• Critical-thinking skills with the ability to take initiative and resolve challenges independently before escalating to Culinary Leadership.
• Working knowledge of food allergies, cross-contamination prevention, and special dietary needs (ServSafe certification preferred).
• Openness to learning, professional growth, and advancement within the culinary team.
• Professional demeanor with a strong commitment to honesty, ethics, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform shift production for assigned restaurant food production station(s), executing daily operational duties during à la carte service.
• Assist with final plate preparation, garnishing, and presentation to ensure dishes meet club standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized workstation throughout each shift.
• Prepare food using a variety of cooking methods, including braising, baking, grilling, frying, and sautéing.
• Proficiently operate kitchen equipment such as grills, deep fryers, griddles, high-capacity ovens, and motorized slicers.
• Test foods to ensure proper preparation, seasoning, and temperature prior to service.
• Follow all food allergy protocols and dietary restrictions, including vegetarian, vegan, and pescatarian requirements.
• Communicate daily grocery and supply needs, assist with inventory checks, and monitor quality of raw products.
• Assist in the training and development of Cook 1 staff while continuing to build leadership skills.
• Duties and areas of responsibility may change on a daily or long-term basis at the discretion of the Chef to meet restaurant operational needs.

Benefits

• Group Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Club-Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent)
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Program with Matching Contributions
• Complimentary Meals
• Club-sponsored Staff Events
• Five Star Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Appreciation Fund – A holiday gift to employees funded solely from voluntary contributions made by Members of the Club

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed