Cook

Cosmos Club; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k benefits included

Healthcare including Medical, Dental,

Vision Benefits

Life Insurance AD&D with disability

Shift meals

Paid time off and holiday pay

Company picnics and events

Job summary

Cosmos Club in Washington, DC is seeking a Full-Time Cook to join our hospitality team and support the culinary and pastry staff in planning and prepping all Club meals. You will have daily opportunities to learn, grow, and wow our staff, members, and guests with your performances.

We value kindness, teamwork, warmth, dignity, and elegance in our service culture, offering a platform to showcase skill and commitment within a prestigious club setting.

Qualifications

• Degree from accredited culinary school or equivalent experience.
• Ability to express creativity through food selections, preparation and presentation.
• Ability to solve problems quickly under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Cooks behind the line with a team full of passion and creativity.
• Ensures food quality by managing freshness and preparation.
• Communicates effectively with kitchen team to create high-quality cuisine.
• Consults with supervisory staff to plan menus, considering costs and event needs.
• Assists the pastry team with plating and dessert creation as needed.

Skills

Creativity

Food prep

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Are you a total foodie?

Can you handle the heat?

Do you want the opportunity to provide world class service at a place that takes care of their team?

If you answered yes, Cosmos Club is seeking a Full-Time Cook to further provide true hospitality to our distinguished members and guests.

Cosmos Club is looking for team members who believe in the impact of kindness and the power of teamwork. We strive to provide our members and guests an atmosphere of warmth, dignity, and elegance. If you would like to be a part of our mission, check out the position below!

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

Our Cook will be responsible for assisting the culinary and pastry team with all planning and prepping of all Club meals. Our cooks have opportunities every day to learn, to grow, and to wow our staff, members and guests with their performances.

Primary Functions

• Cooks behind the line with a great team full of passion and creativity
• Ensures food quality by managing freshness and preparation
• Communicates effectively with kitchen team to create highest quality cuisine
• Consults with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs
• Assists the pastry team with plating and dessert creation as needed

Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull food trays/carts up to 40 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.

Please note this job description is not a comprehensive list. Employees will have many opportunities other than those listed. Any questions regarding essential functions of this position may be asked at the time of contact.

Benefits

• Full-time position
• 401k benefits included
• Great Healthcare including Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance AD&D with short and long-term disability
• Expertly crafted shift meals
• Rate of pay will commensurate with experience
• Generous paid time off policy and holiday pay
• Opportunities to participate in company picnics, educations, contests, and more!

Qualifying Education and Experience

• Ability to express creativity through food selections, preparation and presentation
• Ability to solve problems quickly under pressure
• Degree from accredited culinary school and/or equivalent experience preferred