Cook

Marymount University; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Marymount University in Arlington, VA is seeking a Cook to join our team. The Cook will prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and cold food items for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events, in-person on campus.

The role requires reading recipes, following HACCP guidelines, flexibility for nights and weekends, and a professional, team-oriented approach. The university offers competitive compensation, benefits, and tuition remission.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or two-year equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and some holidays.
• Must comply with dress code requirements.
• Able to read and follow recipes unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks to order foods with short prep time.
• May operate grill station and serve customers.
• Follows HACCP policies and procedures for safe food handling.
• Reads orders and prepares food according to instructions.
• Maintains high-quality food service and customer service at all times.
• Maintains clean and sanitary work stations and equipment.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Reading recipes

Professional conduct

Education

Associate degree or 2-year equivalent preferred

Tools

Equipment knowledge

Knife skills

Food safety

Job description

At Marymount University, we believe meaningful work happens when talented people come together with shared purpose. We serve not only our students—but one another—creating a culture where teamwork, adaptability, and resilience are part of everyday practice,

Located in Arlington, Virginia, just minutes from Washington, D.C., Marymount offers a dynamic and forward-looking environment where innovation is encouraged and flexibility is valued. We understand that higher education is evolving, and we embrace change with creativity, responsiveness, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Our faculty and staff thrive in a community that prioritizes communication, cross-functional collaboration, and service-driven leadership. Whether working directly with students or supporting them behind the scenes, every role contributes to a shared mission: helping students grow, succeed, and lead with purpose and confidence.

We are seeking a Cook to join our team. The Cook will accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and cold food items for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special catered events. While the responsibilities listed below represent the primary duties of the position, the University may assign additional responsibilities as needed.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares and cooks to order foods that may require short preparation time

• May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and may operate a grill station

• Prepares food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations to ensure high-quality food service is provided

• Reads food orders or receives verbal instructions on food required by patrons, and prepares and cooks food according to instructions

• Provides the highest quality of service to customers at all times

• Follows basic recipes and_/_or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other foodstuffs for consumption in eating establishments

• Prepares foods under direct supervision or instruction by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry or fish for culinary use

• Tastes products, reads menus, estimates food requirements, checks production, and keeps records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies andEquipment

• May clean and sanitize work stations and equipment and must follow all Regulatory rules and procedures

• Attends all allergy and foodborne illness in-service training

• Complies with all HACCP policies and procedures.

• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner

• Complies with all safety and risk management policies and procedures

• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments

• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated

• May move and lift foodstuffs and supplies and prepare meals for customers requiring special diets

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Associate’s degree (AA) or two-year equivalent preferred, but not required.

Experience

• Willingness to be open to learning and growing

• Maturity of judgment and behavior

• Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance

• Maintains a positive attitude

• Ability to work a flexible schedule helpful

• Must comply with any dress code requirements

• Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays

• Attends work and shows up for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity

Skills/Aptitude

• Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude

• Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect

• Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers, and client representatives

• Ability to use a computer

• Good working knowledge of food preparation

• Requires familiarity of kitchen equipment

• Must be able to read and follow a recipe unsupervised

Physical Requirements

• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses

• Significant walking or other means of mobility

• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)

• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds

Financial Responsibility

Assists the Executive Chef and Sous Chef with recording financial transactions within established guidelines and safeguards

Supervision

N/A

Special Knowledge

Knowledge of kitchen tools for use in the preparation of food

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• None

Please note that this role is in-personbased in Arlington, VA.Position will be open until filled.

Compensation/Total Rewards

Thehourly rate for this position is $24.00 per hour. It iscompetitive, market-based, and aligned with the University’s financial framework, ensuring your skills and experience are recognized and rewarded. But your total compensation goes well beyond your salary. As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage;FSA or HSA; employee assistance program;life insurance; short- and long-term disability;contributions to the University’s 403(b) retirement plan; financialplanning; identitytheft protection; pet insurance; credit union and more.Interested in continuing your education? Our tuition remission program supports your professional growth and lifelong learning, and is also open to covered dependents.On top of that, our generous paid time off plan gives you the flexibility to recharge and maintain balance in your personal and professional life.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and employment verification, and other role related requirements such as motor vehicle and/or drug screening.

Marymount University is an equal opportunity employer. Marymount University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected bases under applicable federal and local laws and regulations in any of its programs or its activities, including employment and admission. The university also expressly prohibits any form of sex discrimination and sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, dating and domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation and stalking in any of its programs or activities, including employment and admission. For more information, please visit: https://marymount.edu/student-life/health-wellness/title-ix-2/

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