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Marymount University; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition remission

Flexible and hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Marymount University in Arlington, VA is seeking a food service worker to prepare and cook to order, serve customers, and support a high-quality dining experience. The role requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, and some holidays, with a strong emphasis on safety and customer service.

The position is in-person at the Arlington campus, offering a comprehensive benefits package, tuition remission, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Education AA or two-year equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Willingness to learn and grow; maintains high standards for work areas and appearance; positive attitude.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays; attends work on time.

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 foods under direct supervision or instruction by operating kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients.
• Provides the highest quality of service to customers at all times.
• Follows basic recipes and product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking and serving.

Skills

Professionalism

Communication

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree (AA) or two-year equivalent

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.

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 and Equipment
• 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 co‑workers, 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

Special Knowledge

• Knowledge of kitchen tools for use in the preparation of food

Special Working Conditions

• None

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

Compensation/Total Rewards

The hourly rate for this position is $24.00 per hour. It is competitive, 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; financial planning; identity theft 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/

Marymount University is an E-Verify employer. http://marymount.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/UTF-8E-Verify_Participation_Poster_Eng_Es-1.pdf

About Marymount

Marymount University is a nationally recognized Catholic institution rooted in the traditions of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary. The University fosters intellectual curiosity, service, and global perspectives, serving more than 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Located in suburban Arlington, Virginia, Marymount offers convenient access to the academic, cultural, and international opportunities of the nation’s capital.

Marymount University is an Equal Opportunity and an E-Verify employer. Marymount offers a comprehensive and flexible benefits program designed to support the health, well‑being, and work‑life balance of our benefit‑eligible faculty, staff, and their eligible dependents. The University’s retirement plan includes a diversified portfolio of investment options, with a University match of up to 3% of employee pretax contributions for full‑time employees. In addition to competitive health and welfare benefits, Marymount offers flexible and hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions, allowing up to two remote workdays per week.

Employee Benefits https://marymount.edu/faculty-and-staff/human-resource-services/benefits-2/

Background Checks Pre‑employment, post‑offer background investigations are required for all new hires as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the background investigation.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Policy https://marymount.edu/faculty-and-staff/human-resource-services/human-resources-policies/non‑discrimination‑and‑anti‑harassment‑policy/

Annual Campus Safety Report https://marymount.edu/student-life/health-wellness/campus-safety/campus‑safety‑report/

National Ranking – Points of Pride https://marymount.edu/about-mu/points-of-pride/