Line Cook

Mola is a rebranded and start-up restaurant in Adams Morgan elevating Panamanian-Caribbean cuisine found in home kitchens, serving food made from scratch, crafted cocktails, freshly pressed juices and our own line of Panamanian coffee.

We are looking for part-time or full-time Pastry Line Cooks who are energetic, enthusiastic, and eager to create special experiences for our guests. As a Line Cook, you’ll create and execute dishes from scratch according to the recipe, while upholding cleanliness, preciseness and decision-making abilities. Along with other dishes available on the menu, you’ll be wrapping empanadas with housemade dough, pan-frying the empanada per order, and plating dishes with care and detail. We offer a unique experience with our open kitchen, where our guests get to view the process of the food being made. Because of this, you exhibit a friendly, helpful, and courteous manner when dealing with guests and fellow colleagues. Honesty and dependability are required.

Pastry Line Cook Primary Responsibilities:

Understands and appreciates Caribbean food

Setting up and helping to prep station for service

Prepares food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing doughs & sauces.

Cooks food items by frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards.

Maintain cleanliness and complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage.

Cleans and sanitizes cooking surfaces during and at the end of the shift.

Performs inventory checks and completes food storage logs.

Speak to current menu offerings and ingredients with guests.

Follow continuous training and directions, as well as self-manage one’s time

Exhibit a friendly, helpful, and courteous manner when dealing with guests and coworkers

Education and Experience Requirements

One to two years of experience as a line cook, restaurant cook, or prep cook

Experience with various cooking methods and procedures

A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast pace environment

Must be able to multi-task and move in the kitchen for extended periods of time.

Must be able to lift, push and pull moderate amounts of weight up to 50 lbs

Flexible availability required including early mornings, weekends and holidays

Familiar with industry best practices

This list is not exhaustive or conclusive. You will, at times, need to do what needs to be done to ensure the Mola brand is upheld to the highest of standards.

Average hourly wage rate greater than $20 with tips.

If you are someone who reflects these passions and is interested in being part of a growing and fast-paced working environment, hope to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract

Pay: $20- $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount

Paid training

Experience level:

1 year

2 years

3 years

Restaurant type:

Bar

Casual dining restaurant

Shift:

10 hour shift

8 hour shift

Day shift

Evening shift

Night shift

Weekly day range:

Every weekend

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person