Food Packer

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

Requisition ID43204-Posted09/24/2026-Dining & Events-United States-Full-Time

Job Reference Number: 43204
Employment Type:Full-Time,Onsite
Segment: Dining & Events
Brand: Design-Cuisine
Location: VA Overhead

Where you'll be working

Design Cuisine Kitchen

Summary

The food checker checks, packs and organizes food items and kitchen equipment for events for Design Cuisine Kitchen in the Arlington, VA/DC area.

Essential duties and 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.

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 for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k
• Sick Pay
• Holiday Pay

About Design Cuisine

Located in the Washington, DC area, Design Cuisine offers catering and business dining services to clients across the city. With our nation's historic capital as a backdrop, Design Cuisine creates unforgettable dining experiences every day.

About Elior North America

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you've gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer

This job description can be revised by management as needed.