Line Cook - Fine Dining

Overview

Do you love plating with purpose, cooking with soul, and pushing the boundaries of fine dining? The Study, a chef-driven restaurant located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, is looking for a passionate, detail-obsessed, and flavor-forward Fine Dining Cook to join our culinary team.

At The Study, we don’t just serve food - we tell stories. Inspired by the cultures, travels, and traditions of Chef Tomas Chavarria and chef Madeline Guzman, our kitchen is a playground for technique, terroir, and timeless ingredients reimagined with a bold, modern edge.

• Collaborating daily with the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to execute an ever-evolving tasting menu
• Prepping and cooking refined dishes with consistency, finesse, and flavor
• Working in a clean, organized, and professional environment where mise en place is sacred
• Embracing modern techniques and plating artistry with discipline and creativity
• Participating in team tastings, research & development, and seasonal menu updates
• Upholding the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen etiquette
• Check all items against the recipe cards, verify that use records are followed for all items served and that food is presented in an efficient, quality manner
• Monitor the line set up prior to all meal functions to ensure maximum efficiency during meal periods
• Monitor the equipment maintenance and kitchen "clean as you go" policy to ensure strict adherence
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs
• Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up
• Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages
• Assist in keeping buffet stocked
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP

High school education or equivalent.

Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

• Knowledge of cooking and the practices and procedures of a kitchen in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work.

• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying up to 70 lbs. Items include food, small equipment
  -75% of the time.
• Periodic climbing required.
• Bending of the knees as needed when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.
• Mobility - full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day.
• Continuous standing during preparation, during service hours or during expediting.
• Must be able to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.
• Must be able to see that product is prepared appropriately. Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing.

• Inside 95% of 8 hours. Going in the freezer temperatures can be
  -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees.
• Work in a concept-forward, thoughtfully designed restaurant led by a visionary chef
• Be part of an intimate team where your voice, ideas, and skills matter
• Regular training, tastings, and growth opportunities
• Competitive pay, family meal, and industry perks
• Located steps from Alexandria’s historic waterfront, in one of the region’s most vibrant culinary communities