Prep Cook / Dishwasher Job at Puro Gusto Café, Washington DC

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  • Puro Gusto Café
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring Dishwashers & Prep Cooks!

Starting Rate: $17.50

At Puro Gusto, it’s all about bringing an authentic Italian connection to our customers through our people. Through our people, our partners, we bring to life an environment in which we connect with one another, our customers, and communities every day. We believe in having a positive outlook, a passion for food, an energetic and optimistic approach, a can-do attitude, and a genuine and passionate demeanor.

Puro Gusto is the modern approach to the Italian food culture and welcomes our guests with quality food, a great atmosphere, and friendly service no matter the time of day. We are now hiring full and part time partners. This position requires 2-3 years of related culinary experience in a high-volume casual-fine dine restaurant environment or similar position. A can-do attitude, passion for customer service[cl1] , enthusiasm for diverse viewpoints, and the desire to work in a team environment are all integral skills for success in this position.

You will make a great partner if you:
  • Consider yourself a glass half full person and have a positive outlook
  • Love working with a team and are a do-er always looking for new challenges
  • Are a passionate foodie who loves trying new things
  • Are energized by a fast-paced environment, yet remain calm and self-aware
  • Can empathize with diverse personalities and take care of their needs
  • Have a focus on crafting quality food and beverage items
  • Embody a growth mindset and are open to new experiences
  • Have excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Can maintain a clean, warm, and welcoming environment
As a partner you are truly a partner in our business and our unique and one-of-a-kind organizational structure is just the start of how we truly are a different type of company. Join us and you will enjoy:
  • Competitive salary
  • Profit sharing program (all partners)
  • Paid Time Off (Starts to accrue immediately)
  • 401K + match
  • Health Care Coverage (Dental, Medical, Vision all available)
  • A vast library of personal and professional growth podcasts, web-training, and e-learning opportunities
  • Food and beverage discounts
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Referral bonus
  • Training bonus
  • Perks at Work retail discounts [cl2] [IB3] [IB4]
  • Transportation stipend program
  • A guarantee of fair and equitable treatment
Experience:
  • 2-3 years of closely related culinary experience
  • Requires food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards
  • Must be able to adapt to changes in new menu items and cooking techniques
  • Must have knowledge of weights, measures, and various cooking techniques
  • Requires a working knowledge of restaurant control systems, such as prep chart, pull charts, and recipe conversions
  • Requires the ability to lift and or move up to 40lbs
What we ask of you:
  • Create genuine and respectful interactions with customers and other partners
  • Assist customers navigate the store as they order and experience Puro Gusto through multiple channels including: Mobile Order, Delivery, Dine-In, Grab and Go, or Self-Checkout
  • Support a genuine Italian experience through the creation of authentic Italian menu items in accordance with recipe and brand standards.
  • Work on multiple positions and perform various job functions in the store during each shift
  • Operates a variety of kitchen equipment, knives, utensils, hot plates, measures and mixes ingredients, washes and prepares fruits and vegetables
  • Assists with quality control of all products by monitoring freshness of product daily
  • Participation in ongoing training, development, and learning
  • Comply with store operations standards and policies and follow all cash handling protocols and food safety standards
  • Maintain a clean environment and perform any necessary cleaning tasks in the store
  • Consistently arrive on time to work
  • Ability to work flexible hours that may include weekends, early mornings, late nights, and/or holidays s
  • Frequently work in a hot environment

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Casual work, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Early shift,

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