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Restaurant Line Cook - FT

Army National Guard

Arlington, VA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Allergies, Communication Skills, Cook Dishes, Fast Food, Flexible Spending Accounts, Food Presentation, Food Production, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Organizational Skills, Plating Processes, Quality Management, Quality Monitoring, Restaurant, ServSafe Certification, Staff Development, Team Player, Testing, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Arlington, VA
POSTED
Today
Job Title: Restaurant Line Cook - FT
Location: Army Navy Country Club - Arlington
Department: Culinary
Reports To: Executive Chef & Executive Sous Chef

About Army Navy Country Club:

Army Navy Country Club is a prestigious private, member-owned institution with a history dating back to 1924. Spanning 488 acres across two campuses located in Arlington and Fairfax, Virginia. The Club provides employees with opportunities to contribute to essential operations.

Job Summary:

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.

Essential Functions:

  • 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.

Skills:

  • 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.

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.

BENEFITS
Army Navy Country Club places a strong emphasis on the well-being of its staff, offering comprehensive benefits designed to support a balanced and fulfilling career.
  • 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

Army Navy Country Club is an EEO

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment)

About the Company

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Army National Guard

The Army National Guard

With more than 380 years of service, the Army National Guard is the largest reserve component, as well as the oldest branch of the U.S. military. In this branch of the Armed Services, you will serve part-time in your own community, where you can be called upon to respond to domestic emergencies and natural disasters. The Army National Guard also can be called up to defend our nation overseas.

We provide our members with college tuition assistance and offer attractive benefits on top of paid training in all of our career fields, which enhances your marketability in the civilian workforce. The Army National Guard has more than 343,000 members and has career opportunities in every State, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Visit our website at nationalguard.com for more information.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Government and Military
FOUNDED
1636
WEBSITE
https://www.nationalguard.com/

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