Restaurant Cook
Company : Bowlero
Location : Rockville, VA, 23146
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 22 December 2025
Overview
Your next adventure starts here! At Lucky Strike Entertainment, great times and exciting opportunities go hand in hand. Join us as a Cook and become part of a vibrant atmosphere filled with dynamic experiences and endless possibilities. Start making your own luck today!
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to qualify for a position.
WHAT OUR COOKS DO
As one of our talented Cooks, you’ll have the opportunity to bring our amazing menus to life. If you can stand the heat—and consistently deliver great food to our guests—then we definitely want you in our kitchen.
A COOK’S SHIFT
- Prepare food according to established recipes and menu specs
- Follow established food presentation guidelines
- Adhere to food and equipment safety rules
- Assist with ingredient prep
- Expedite food items accurately and efficiently
- Receive and check accuracy and quality of food supply orders
- Sanitize and organize cooking and serving areas to ensure compliance with Health Department and Lucky Strike Entertainment standards
WHAT IT TAKES
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (Optional)
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and a commitment to great guest service
PERKS (MORE REASONS YOU’LL LOVE YOUR JOB)
- Free Bowling!
- $1 Arcade Play
- 20% off Events
- 50% off Food & Beverages
WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Typical entertainment environment where you will walk, bend and stand for periods of time, and may lift objects with some assistance.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay Rate: $16.00/hour
Shift:
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Weekly day range:
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
Who We Are
Lucky Strike Entertainment, formerly Bowlero Corp, is one of the world’s premier location-based entertainment platforms. With over 360 locations across North America, Lucky Strike Entertainment provides experiential offerings in bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers. The company also owns the Professional Bowlers Association, the major league of bowling and a growing media property that boasts millions of fans around the globe. For more information on Lucky Strike Entertainment, please visit ir.luckystrikeent.com.
Lucky Strike Entertainment offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package which includes healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. More details regarding benefits are available here: www.bowlerocorp.com/careers/benefits
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Frequently asked questions
Rockville's culinary sector has a steady need for skilled restaurant cooks, especially in entertainment venues. With local eateries and chains seeking part-time talent, competition exists but is moderate, favoring those with flexible schedules and solid food prep experience.
While a high school diploma is often sufficient, Rockville employers value food handler certifications and safe kitchen practices compliance. Acquiring a Virginia food safety certification can enhance employability in restaurant cook roles within this region.
A restaurant cook must master precise recipe execution, efficient ingredient prep, and food presentation. Proficiency in sanitation protocols and equipment handling sets cooks apart from dishwashers or helpers, ensuring smooth kitchen flow and guest satisfaction.
Starting as a restaurant cook opens pathways toward sous chef or banquet cook roles. Developing expertise in menu execution, speed, and kitchen leadership could lead to supervisory positions or specialized culinary roles in catering and banquet settings.
Daily tasks involve preparing dishes per menu specs, checking food supply quality, coordinating orders, and maintaining sanitary conditions. The role demands stamina for standing during shifts and adaptability to fast-paced kitchen environments.
Bowlero, known for its lively entertainment venues, offers cooks a vibrant work environment blending food prep with guest interaction. This dynamic setting enhances the role with perks like free bowling and event discounts, fostering a unique hospitality culture.
Bowlero provides part-time cooks perks including half-price food and beverages, $1 arcade access, and discounted events. These extras complement the hourly wage, making it an attractive workplace for those seeking entertainment-industry culinary jobs.
At $16 per hour, this pay aligns well with Rockville’s market rates for part-time cooks, reflecting the balance between local living costs and job demands. It’s competitive for positions that require evening and weekend availability in entertainment settings.
Restaurant cooks focus primarily on consistent menu execution in a single venue, whereas banquet cooks and catering chefs handle larger volume, event-based food prep often requiring mobility. Each role demands different pacing and multitasking skills.
By crafting quality dishes with speed and precision, restaurant cooks directly influence guest satisfaction. Their adherence to presentation standards and hygiene ensures diners receive meals that meet expectations, reinforcing the establishment’s reputation.