About this position
$19/hr + tip pool | Recent pay periods averaged $23–24/hr | Part-time, 20-30 hrs/week
PRIMA Patí is an established Afro-Panamanian & Caribbean street food concept that started in Adams Morgan and now has a new home at Union Market. We’re a true scratch kitchen. Our dough, braises, and sauces are made in-house at our commercial kitchen, and our patties are hand-folded and cooked to order at the food stall.
We’re not a “hot-hold” counter. If you’re looking for a small team where your details, consistency, and care matters, we’re eager to hear from you.
What You’ll Cook
- Hand-wrap, crimp, and pan-fry patties to order: beef, curry chicken (our four-year bestseller), pork
- Guisados (braises) like oxtail, bacalao, and ginger beef, served with fresh hojaldra (Panamanian fried bread)
- Scratch sauces, sides, and garnishes, built to a standard of bright acid, fresh herb, and texture on every plate
What You’ll Do
- Run your station during service. Our two-cook setup splits fry/sauté and counter-service/expo/pantry, and you’ll be trained on both
- Take orders on POS and talk with guests. At a counter, hospitality is part of the cook’s job
- Follow our recipes and SOPs with precision so every food comes out the same
- Keep your station clean, organized, and food-safe
- Prep mise en place and production at our Brookland commissary kitchen (should you be interested in full production)
What We’re Looking For
- 1+ year of line or prep experience
- Comfort with counter service, POS, and basic cash handling
- Comfort with guest interaction
- Reliable, punctual, and calm under a rush
- Food handler certification, or willingness to obtain within 30 days
- Availability for nights, weekends, and holidays (closed Christmas)
- Able to stand for long shifts and lift up to 50 lbs
What We Offer
- Competitive pay: $19/hr base plus an equal-share tip pool
- Growth path to Lead and site management
- A small, respectful team where your work is noticed
- Real cooking, with a cuisine you won’t find on most DC menus
Location
Washington .
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3150033025.