Cook I — Entry‑Level Kitchen Specialist

Global Connections To Employment, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Global Connections to Employment (GCE) is seeking a Cook I to prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of food items for multiple meal periods. Responsibilities may vary by account and client requirements, with emphasis on safe food handling and timely service.

The cook will follow recipes, portion meals accurately, and work within contract requirements. Candidates must pass background screenings and meet eligibility criteria for the contract. Training and compliance are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Must possess knowledge of basic operation of a kitchen.
• Understand oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to read and quantify recipes, and menus.
• Interact appropriately with customers, government personnel, subcontractor, and GCE management, and team members.
• Meet eligibility requirements for work assignment on specified contract.
• Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.

Skills

Kitchen basics

Reading instructions

Recipe reading

Customer & gov interaction

Contract eligibility

Background screenings

Job description

Global Connections to Employment (GCE) is seeking a Cook I to prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of food items for multiple meal periods. Responsibilities may vary by account and client requirements, with emphasis on safe food handling and timely service.

The cook will follow recipes, portion meals accurately, and work within contract requirements. Candidates must pass background screenings and meet eligibility criteria for the contract. Training and compliance are part of the role.