Food Packer

Elior Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

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

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.

Nearest Major Market: Arlington Virginia
Nearest Secondary Market: Washington DC