Event Kitchen Prep & Packing Specialist

Limonus; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical

Vision

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

401k

Sick Pay

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Elior North America's Design Cuisine Kitchen in the Arlington, VA/DC area is seeking a food checker to prepare and organize food items and equipment for events. You will support dispatch and executive leadership, ensuring accurate loading and timely delivery for each event.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of cooking experience, strong organizational skills, and a solid grasp of safety and sanitation standards. This onsite role offers benefits and a scheduled work week.

Qualifications

• Must have good organizational skills and be able to work with others.
• Able to work at a quick pace and under pressure in a kitchen setting.
• Strong understanding of safety, sanitation and food handling guidelines.
• Two years cooking experience and knowledge of weights and measurements.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Set up crescors for events and double check menus for loading.
• Pack necessary kitchen equipment for events and organize storage areas.
• Dispatch events to drivers and keep dispatch areas clean and orderly.
• Coordinate with dispatch manager and executive sous chef on delays or shortages.
• Ensure items travel well by organizing crescors, refrigerators, freezers and coolers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Problem solving

Safety & sanitation knowledge

Stamina (standing/walking)

Job description

Elior North America's Design Cuisine Kitchen in the Arlington, VA/DC area is seeking a food checker to prepare and organize food items and equipment for events. You will support dispatch and executive leadership, ensuring accurate loading and timely delivery for each event.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of cooking experience, strong organizational skills, and a solid grasp of safety and sanitation standards. This onsite role offers benefits and a scheduled work week.