Prep 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 Prep Cook for mornings (typically 8AM-5PM, Saturday - Monday) to help join our kitchen team at Lutèce! 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.
• 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 is a plus
• Knowledge of professional cooking principles, current applicable food codes and other relevant safety regulations
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Weekend and Mornings (Saturday - Mondays, 8AM-5PM).

More detail about Lutèce. part of The Popal Group