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We are looking for prep cooks, line cooks, and dishwashers to help us open our Old Town café! Savory team members make all our dishes from scratch, with a deep commitment to uncompromising quality and craftsmanship. They are passionate about food and genuine hospitality, and work together as a team to prepare dishes in accordance with Tatte guidelines to ensure the highest quality while adhering to specific recipe and sanitation standards. We expect our savory team members to:

• Have a desire to help where needed and work as part of a team
• Possess a passion for cooking with a keen eye for freshness, quality and cleanliness
• Live from Tatte’s core values and help Tatte deliver on its mission
• Have flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, holidays, & afternoons/evenings
• (Ideally, team members also have at least 1 year of experience successfully working in a fast-paced kitchen)

Our Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive Pay (dishwashers start at $17/hour, prep cooks start at $17.50/hour, and line cooks start at $18/hour)
• Health, dental and vision insurance for full time team members
• 401(k) (with a vesting match)
• Free employee assistance program services
• Vacation Time (after 1 year of full-time service)
• Immigration Reimbursement Program (after 1 year of full-time service)
• Flexible schedule with no late nights
• Internal English and Spanish classes
• Free drinks and generously discounted meals
• Exciting potential for growth

Summary of Prep Cooks’ Primary Responsibilities

• Follow prep lists created by chefs.
• Label and stock all cooking ingredients
• Complete all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the Head Chef or other kitchen manager
• Washing, chopping, and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables, and meats
• Measuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients
• Adhere to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards
• Keeping track of ingredient inventory and collaborating with other kitchen and management staff to order resupply
• Learn about the cooking methods and techniques employed in the kitchen
• Ensuring all food items are properly stored and easily accessible
• Supervising food and cooling room temperatures
• Maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen
• Assisting chefs in preparing food and attending to any culinary tasks that arise
• Other duties as assigned

Summary of Line Cooks’ Primary Responsibilities

• Execute techniques under the direction of the Sous Chef and Executive Chef
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality, and presentation standards
• Prepare ingredients by portioning, chopping, weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, fryers, and other kitchen equipment
• Ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food
• Actively set up and break down workstation and prepare for an upcoming shift
• Wash and disinfect kitchen, tables, tools, knives, and equipment
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards
• Assisting chefs in preparing food and attending to any culinary tasks that arise
• Other duties as assigned

Summary of Dishwashers’ Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for proper care and maintenance of the dish machine
• Must keep a clean supply of dishware, glassware, silverware and adequate supply of utensils and cookware throughout the shift
• Must thrive in a fast-paced work environment while adhering to cleanliness and sanitation standards for the entire kitchen and dish area
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Functions/Working Conditions for all Savory Team Positions

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to grasp and reach overhead
• Must be able to lift, move, and carry 50+lbs
• Must be able to work 8+ hours a day on feet

Join us on our journey to create something special!

Please note that our Old Town café will be opening in January 2024. Any training that will take place prior to January will occur at another one of our DC-area cafes. 

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