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Raising Cane's

Restaurant Crewmember

Arlington, VA · On-site

$12/hr

... cook, prep cook, drive thru cashier or any other restaurant or service-oriented role - we have a ... Even if you don't have previous Restaurant experience, this position is entry-level (yes, that's no ...

St Anselm

Front of House Staff

Washington, DC

$10.30/hr

... simply cooked. While steak is a specialty, the creativity doesn't stop there. Delicious food ... The ability to communicate to servers and chefs while prioritizing tasks and guests * Entry level ...

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Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas

Kitchen Staff

Gaithersburg, MD

$15.25 - $19.75/hr

If does not meet experience requirements, the position can start as a dishwasher and/or prep cook at an entry-level with career growth potential. ServSafe training certification preferred or must ...

Wegmans Food Markets

Kitchen Manager Trainee

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$21.75/hr

... entry-level structured training program designed to be completed within 6 months with support from a mentor and trainer. Successful program completion will result in placement as a Lead Cook in our ...

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CROSSMARK1

Events Specialist

Vienna, VA

... store cooking demonstrations. CROSSMARK offers weekly pay, a 401K plan, and health benefits ... entry-level or those looking to obtain new skills.

August Healthcare at Leewood

Dietary Aide

Annandale, VA · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

... Assist cooks and food services staff as needed • Follow infection control, food safety, and ... Why Join Us • Entry-level opportunity in a healthcare environment • Training provided • ...

Waffle House, Inc.

Shift Supervisor (VA)

Dumfries, VA

$17.90 - $20.90/hr

... Cook teams * Our busiest time is the weekends, so we'll ask you to be available to work some weekends as well as some holidays Shift Supervisor Requirements: * Entry level, no experience required

August Healthcare at Leewood

Dietary Aide

Annandale, VA · On-site

$13.50 - $17/hr

... Assist cooks and food services staff as needed • Follow infection control, food safety, and ... Why Join Us • Entry-level opportunity in a healthcare environment • Training provided • ...

August Healthcare at Leewood

Dietary Aide

Annandale, VA

$15 - $17/hr

Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and dining spaces * Assist cooks and food services staff ... Why Join Us * Entry-level opportunity in a healthcare environment * Training provided * Supportive ...

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CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; basic cooking skillsSimilar; often requires experience or training
Work EnvironmentFast-paced kitchens, entry-level positionsHigh-volume restaurants, busy kitchen stations
Employer & Industry UsageRestaurants, cafes, catering servicesRestaurants, hotels, catering
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Entry Level Cooks and Line Cooks often share similar work environments and credentials, with Entry Level Cooks typically being newcomers to the kitchen. Line Cooks usually have more experience and handle specific kitchen stations. Both roles are essential in restaurant operations, but Line Cooks tend to work in busier, more specialized settings.

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Restaurant Crewmember

Raising Cane's

Arlington, VA • On-site

$12/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 1,545 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 106 rated fast food restaurants

Job description

Starting hiring pay: $12.00

Restaurant Crewmembers at Raising Cane's will wear many hats (including a Raising Cane's hat) while working hard and having fun as a critical part of the Restaurant team. We are hiring immediately for Restaurant Crew to work all shifts: opening shifts, closing shifts and everything in between. Whether you have experience as a customer service associate, retail team member, cashier, restaurant server, kitchen lead, cook, prep cook, drive thru cashier or any other restaurant or service-oriented role - we have a position for you.

We offer competitive pay and benefits for all positions. Even if you don't have previous Restaurant experience, this position is entry-level (yes, that's no experience required) and we provide paid training for every new Restaurant Crewmember on the team. We will make sure you are prepared to grow your Restaurant career with us.

Within your first year of working in the Restaurant, you can earn up to an extra $1.50 per hour in pay increases through additional training, certifications, and performance evaluations! If you want to be at Restaurant that is a FUN place to work, that values your growth and provides opportunities to impact your community, we want you on our team!

Qualities of awesome Canes Restaurant Crewmembers:

  • Team player
  • Excellent communicator
  • Happy, Courteous and Enthusiastic
  • Hard working and attentive
  • Responsible and dependable
  • Authentic and genuine
  • Takes pride in doing a good job

Benefits available for hourly Crew:

  • Access to voluntary benefits through an insurance marketplace, including Medical & Pharmacy, Dental, Vision Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Insurance, Auto and Renter's Insurance, and ID Theft Protection
  • OnePass Gym Membership Program
  • 401(k) With Safe Harbor Employer Match (age 21 & older)
  • Access to financial advisors for budget and retirement planning
  • Crewmember Assistance Program
  • Education assistance
  • Pet Insurance

Perks & Rewards for hourly Crew:

  • Paid Time Off*
  • Closed for all major holidays**
  • Early closure for company events
  • Casual Work Attire
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Perkspot Employee Discount Program
  • Additional $1 per hour after 10pm**

*Must satisfy hours requirement per year

**Locations may vary

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION :

The intellectual and physical demands described below are representative of what must be met by Crewmembers to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Lift and carry, push or pull heavy objects up to 50 pounds
  • Kneel, bend, twist or stoop
  • Ascend or descend stairs
  • Reach and grasp objects (including above head and below waistline)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Ability to show up to scheduled shifts on time
  • Cleaning tables, floors and other areas of the Restaurant
  • Taking orders from Customers and processing payments efficiently
  • Follow proper safety procedures when handling and/or preparing food
  • Ability to multitask

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

  • Must be 16 years of age or older
  • Provide all Customers with quick and friendly service
  • Work together as a team, assisting other Crewmembers in completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service
  • Work under pressure and at a fast pace
  • Align with Raising Cane's culture by balancing Working Hard and Having Fun
  • Take initiative
  • Comply with Company policies

Raising Cane's appreciates & values individuality. EOE

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