Cook, Lola's Cafe

Marymount University; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

FSA or HSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan (403b)

Job summary

Marymount University seeks a Cook at Lola's Cafe to supervise events and retail service at the Main Campus in Arlington, VA. The role involves preparing food to order, overseeing kitchen staff, and ensuring high-quality service while following safety and HACCP guidelines.

This full-time, exempt position requires flexibility for nights and weekends and includes the university’s benefits. The role reports to the Executive Chef or Dining Services Lead and supports Lola's Cafe operations, including

Qualifications

• Education: AA or two-year equivalent preferred but not required.
• Experience: Willingness to learn and grow.
• Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and nights/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks to order foods with short prep times.
• May operate a grill station and serve customers at a la carte.
• Adheres to HACCP policies and safety procedures.
• Reads orders and prepares foods per instructions; maintains records.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Professionalism

Teamwork

Reading recipes

Education

Associate’s degree (AA) or two-year equivalent preferred

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.

Title

Cook, Lola's Cafe Direct Supervisor Events and Retail Manager

Contract Type & Working Hours

Status Full-Time, Exempt Target Weekly Hours 40

Location

2807 N Glebe (Main Campus)

Primary 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
• 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
• 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

Working Conditions

• None

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is $20.50.

Benefits

• 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.
• Tuition remission program supports your professional growth and lifelong learning, and is also open to covered dependents.
• Paid time off plan gives you flexibility to recharge and maintain balance in your personal and professional life.

Additional Information

• Please note that this role is in person based in Arlington, VA.
• Position will be open until filled.
• 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.
• 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.
• Marymount University is an E-Verify employer.

Employer Background

• 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.
• We seek service-oriented professionals who are committed to a student-centered learning community that values diversity and supports the education of the whole person.
• The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining talented, diverse faculty and staff who share these values.