Event Food Packer — Fast-Paced Kitchen & Dispatch

Elior Group

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 48,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay
Medical
Vision
Voluntary UNUM offering
Discount Program
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
401k
Sick Pay
Holiday Pay

Job summary

Design Cuisine Kitchen in the Arlington, VA area is seeking a food checker to assist with events. You will check, pack and organize food items and kitchen equipment for events, ensuring items are prepared and dispatched efficiently from Design Cuisine Kitchen in the Arlington area.

The role requires strong organizational skills, ability to work at a fast pace, and knowledge of food safety and handling. This is an onsite position with full-time hours and benefits.

Qualifications

  • Must have good organizational skills.
  • Must be able to work with others.
  • Must be able to work at a quick pace.
  • Must be able to work under pressure.
  • Must be able to solve practical problems.
  • Must have understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling.
  • Two years cooking experience.
  • Must have working knowledge of basic weights and measurements.
  • Must be able to stand/walk for lengths of time.
  • Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and some climbing.
  • Must be able to use hands and fingers.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
  • Weekly Pay
  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Voluntary UNUM offering
  • Discount Program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401k
  • Sick Pay
  • Holiday Pay

Responsibilities

  • Set up crescors for events.
  • Double check menus to ensure all food items are loaded for event.
  • Pack any necessary kitchen equipment needed for events.
  • Organize crescors/refrigerators/freezers/coolers so that items travel well.
  • Organize the same so that event kitchens are easily set up.
  • Pack special orders from dispatch or purchasing.
  • Dispatch events to drivers.
  • Keep box 8 clean.
  • Keep dispatch area clean and organized.
  • Keep kitchen apprised of any delays in dispatching events or if food items are missing, not ready, or incorrect.
  • Reports to dispatch manager and executive sous chef.

Skills

Organizational skills
Teamwork
Ability to work at quick pace
Under pressure
Safety and sanitation knowledge
Cooking experience

Job description

Design Cuisine Kitchen in the Arlington, VA area is seeking a food checker to assist with events. You will check, pack and organize food items and kitchen equipment for events, ensuring items are prepared and dispatched efficiently from Design Cuisine Kitchen in the Arlington area.

The role requires strong organizational skills, ability to work at a fast pace, and knowledge of food safety and handling. This is an onsite position with full-time hours and benefits.

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