Position Line Cook Reports to Chef Schedule Wednesday through Sunday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Summer Evenings Saturdays, 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM Wage $23 - $25 per hour An Introduction to Glenstone Museum Founded with the mission to seamlessly integrate art, architecture, and nature, Glenstone is a world-class contemporary art museum in Potomac, Maryland. Opened in 2006 and expanded in 2018, the museum welcomes visitors to a unique experience of indoor and outdoor spaces enveloped by 300 acres of organically maintained meadow and woodlands. Admission is always free. The work culture at Glenstone is dynamic and team oriented. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we are proud to foster a workplace where associates feel valued, respected, and accepted. We leverage our collaborative and enriching culture to provide abundant opportunities for all associates to develop new skills, feel connected to our mission, and actively participate in advancing their careers. Glenstone is open Thursday – Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM. The museum offers visitors two dining venues, the Café and the Patio, which feature seasonal menu items made from locally sourced ingredients. The Café is a sit-down restaurant, and the patio is an upscale coffee house. Position Overview Reporting to the Chef, the Line Cook provides direct hands-on production in the kitchen for the Museum Café. Under direction of the Chef, the Line Cook will provide support setting up the kitchen, receiving deliveries, preparing mis en place (e.g. chopping vegetables, breaking down meat and poultry, preparing sauces) for multiple stations prior to service, cooking and plating menu items during service, breaking down and cleaning the kitchen at the end of each day, taking inventory, and preparing for the next service. The cuisine at Glenstone is aligned with the Visitor Experience; unhurried, simple yet elegant, designed to nourish as well as delight the palate, and enhance the opportunity to repast and reflect. Art is essential at Glenstone, and this extends to culinary artistry. The menu will feature locally sourced, sensibly raised ingredients. This is a full-time position supporting the Café and Patio operations, focusing primarily on lunch service for visitors. Desired Attributes & Characteristics Seeking a candidate with strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and enjoys working with a team. The successful candidate will take pride in creating food dishes that are both visually appealing as well as delicious. In addition, we are looking for someone who can embrace Glenstone’s core value of “Continuous Improvement” through an interest in professional development and a mindset that with strive to surpass our previous best efforts. Key Responsibilities
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Salary & Benefits Associates are crucial to achieving Glenstone’s mission and we offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience. We also provide a total benefits package that helps you manage your health, protect your income, and prepare for your future. To promote collaboration and show appreciation to associates, Glenstone provides a weekly staff lunch, and volunteer opportunities. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, long-term and short-term disability and AD&D insurance, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA); a 401(k) retirement account with a matching contribution; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and tuition reimbursement. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. |