COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Flik Hospitality Group; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health & Wellness

Free meals

Uniforms/ laundering

Job summary

Flik Hospitality Group at Washington Dulles Airport in Sterling, VA is hiring immediately for full-time and part-time Cook positions. The role requires airport kitchen experience, ability to work varying shifts, and commitment to safety and quality. Pay is $23.50 per hour with a $0.73 raise effective Oct 1, 2026.

Online applications accepted only. Responsibilities include preparing high‑quality items, portion control, food safety, inventory support, and maintaining a clean kitchen per HACCP

Qualifications

• Previous cooking and kitchen experience in an airport environment required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty.
• Uses established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
• Maintains clean kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
• Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.

Skills

Airport kitchen experience

Food preparation

Safety compliance

Job description

We are hiring immediately for full‑time and part‑time COOK positions.

Location: UA DULLES CLUB T2E – Washington Dulles Airport 2332, Sterling, VA 20166. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full‑time and part‑time schedules; open availability preferred. Hours and days may vary. Further details upon interview.

Requirement: Previous cooking and kitchen experience in an airport environment required.

Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available.

Fixed Pay Rate: $23.50 per hour. *$0.73 increase takes effect October 1, 2026.

Job Summary

Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares high‑quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty. Tastes all prepared food items.
• Uses established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food‑handling procedures.
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
• Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Attends in‑service and safety meetings.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
• Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
• Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others.
• Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
  • Use of medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
  • Use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
  • Use of slip‑resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Benefits

Both full‑time and part‑time positions offer: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program. Full‑time positions also include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Free meals, uniforms and laundering service available at select locations.

EEO Statement

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Background Screening

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Drug‑Free Workplace

Flik maintains a drug‑free workplace.