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** Prep Cook Matchbox New Restaurant Opening**
**Job Category****:** FOOD AND BEVERAGE **Requisition Number****:** PREPC004383 Showing 1 location **Job Details**
**Description**
**Matchbox** opened its first location in 2003 and quickly became known for wood-fired pizzas, mini burgers, fresh salads and chef-inspired entres, like pan-seared sea bass and oven-roasted filet mignon. We like to call it elevated American bistro fare, crafted from high quality ingredients with a chef at the helm in every kitchen.
Glad you asked! We are a restaurant group based in Reston, Virginia, called Thompson Hospitality. We own, operate, and lose constant sleep over several local restaurant brands, including matchbox, Big Buns Damn Good Burgers and The Rub Chicken + Beer. Our business was founded twenty-eight years ago on the belief that a successful hospitality business can be built by empowering our fellow team members to **do whatever it takes** to make our guests happy. We just happen to make GREAT food and drinks too!
Our recipe for success is pretty simple, it all comes down to people and process. We want to be the best place to work, and part of that is training you on our way of doing things so you can be a rock star at your job.
**Full-time and Part-time positions are available
****Summary of Essential Functions****
* Prepares food items, following standard recipes and procedures within specified time
* Reads a prep list and preps items as assigned
* Properly measures and assembles ingredients required for preparing the standard
* Cuts and/or portions meat, fish and poultry
* May use a slicer
* Accepts or rejects ingredients based on quality and quantity
* Cleans, organizes, stocks, and maintains work area, walk-in refrigerator, reach-in refrigerator, cooler drawers, prep, and dry storage area, which may include bending, reaching, stooping, lifting, and working with cleaning agents
* Rinses and cuts raw food products
* Cooks on open flame stove and moves food in/out of industrial ovens
* May be exposed to allergens such as nuts, seeds, soy, shellfish, and dairy
* Tastes, smells, and views food to ensure adherence to quality standards
****Qualifications****
* A minimum of 6 months experience in high volume restaurant
* High school diploma (or equivalent) encouraged
* Certification in food safety and sanitation a plus
* Able to follow recipes and instructions, including making conversions
* Knowledge of food safety, sanitation and proper handling procedures
* Able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of breakfast shifts, weekends and some holidays
* Able to work calmly and effectively under pressure
* High energy and stamina. Able to work within a fast-paced, highly mobile, yet small space environment
* Able to stand, kneel, bend, and walk for up to 8 hours per day
* Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
* Able to withstand temperatures up to 105 degrees
* Able to communicate and understand the primary language of the work location
* Ability to perform essential functions to company standards with reasonable accommodation
BENEFITS for Full time and Part time employees
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION
TUITION ASSISTANCE
401(K) SAVINGS PLAN
COMMUTER BENEFITS PROGRAM
VACATION
LIFE INSURANCE
SHORT & LONG TERM DISABILITY
EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM
LIFE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
PET INSURANCE
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
EXTERNAL PERK DISCOUNTS: HOTELS, TRAVEL,
TICKETS, RESTAURANTS
FREE DRINKS & DISCOUNTED FOOD WHILE
WORKING
STUDENT MEALS: DISCOUNTS ON MEAL/BOARD
PLAN AT ANY OF OUR CLIENT LOCATION
**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.**
**This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.**
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**Education**
**Preferred**
High School or better.
**Experience**
**Licenses & Certifications**