Job Description
Job Title: Restaurant Grill 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)