Lead Line Cook

Mola is a restaurant in Adams Morgan serving hand-crafted, modern dishes inspired by the Panamanian-Caribbean cuisine found in home kitchens. We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Line Cook to join our team. The ideal candidate is passionate about food, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative environment. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and executing high-quality dishes from scratch according to the recipe, while upholding food safety, cleanliness, preciseness, and decision-making abilities. You exhibit a friendly, helpful, and courteous character and are eager to contribute to a growing restaurant. Cooks on our team also serve the guests, so being comfortable with guest interaction is a key trait for qualified candidates.   Honesty and dependability are required. What you’ll do: Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and specifications. Always ensure consistency in quality of Mola’s dishes Assist in menu preparation, including braising, curing, chopping, combining spices, and marinating ingredients. Collaborate with other teams to ensure timely service. Ensure all food handling practices comply with health and safety regulations. Can work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends and some holidays. Occasionally assist the FOH and BOH teams during slow times Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen workspace. Help train new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety standards. What we’re looking for: You have experience in a scratch kitchen or restaurant You’re familiar with menu preparation techniques and food handling practices You’re able to read and follow recipe to standards You have engaging and welcoming communication skills and presence Food and hospitality are your passion You have a true desire to satisfy the needs of others—your team and guests alike. You work positively and collaboratively to achieve the highest standards of execution and delivery You learn quickly, multi-tasking comes naturally to you, and you are able to adapt to Mola’s unique culture Smart, humble, upbeat, friendly, and efficiency oriented Work a flexible schedule that will include weekends, holidays (excluding Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas), and special events Familiar with industry best practices Mola is growing and developing everyday. We all do a little bit of everything to help a colleague out. We are looking for awesome, hard-working people that are all about creating the most memorable experience for every single Mola customer.

Created: 2025-09-09