Grill Cook - Pentagon

Guest Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services, Inc. in Arlington, VA is seeking a Grill Cook to prep, cook, and serve grilled items and assist with daily menus in coordination with the Executive Chef.

This role requires operating grill equipment, preparing daily specials, and ensuring proper waste control and sanitation across the grill station. A strong focus on safety and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Partial High School education required; High School Diploma/G.E.D. preferred.
• Food safety certification and strong sanitation habits.
• Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Setting up, restocking, and breaking down of the grill.
• Daily production of meals and specials; follow recipes.
• Prepare daily specials, hot sandwich production, and sides for the grill.
• Maintain temperature logs and monitor grill station safety.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Food Safety Certification

Customer service

Kitchen safety

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

Compensation Amount:18.00 USD HourlyJob Summary:The responsibility of the Grill Cook is to prepare, cook, and serve food items on the grill and to coordinate with the Executive Chef on all daily and special function menus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job Description:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSResponsible for setting up, restocking, and breaking down of the grillResponsible for the daily production of meal items and daily menu specialsResponsible for preparing daily specials, hot sandwich production, and sides to be placed in the hot slide for serviceFollow recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking and tasting, meats, vegetables, and other grilled foodsFood preparation will include operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding food, and trimming and cutting meat and poultry. Report all malfunctioning equipment to the supervisor.Taste food products, read menus, estimate food requirements, check production, and keep records in order to accurately plan production requirementsControl food production to ensure that extra food products be recycled or disposed of properly to manage food wasteResponsible for cleaning all equipment and utensils used in the grill prep and production areaMaintain temperature logs and signage for the grill station.Maintain awareness of safety issues, and report them immediately to your manager.

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Partial High School education required; High School Diploma/G.E.D. preferred. Culinary knowledge.Food Safety certified and strong sanitation habits.Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers. Ability to recognize when a problem has occurred and communicate it to management.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTSM

Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment. Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25 lbs. regularly, 30-35 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.Ability to stand for the entire work day. Ability to climb steps regularly. Withstanding temperature extremes in freezer, refrigerator walk-in and grill areas.Reading and writing work-related documents in English.Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of customers and co-workers and the ability to speak clear so that you can be understood by customers and co-workers in English.Constantly communicates and receives verbal communication with other employees in fast-paced kitchen.Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.

EQUIPMENT USED

Standard commercial cooking machinery and utensils.

Founded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full-service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores.

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.