Lead Cook, Dining Services — Safe, Tasty Meals

Tharp Consulting; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting is seeking a Cook in Virginia Beach to prepare and serve meals per recipes and menus. You will ensure quality, taste, and presentation while following dietary modifications and safety standards. Responsibilities include recording temperatures, inspecting stock, and maintaining clean kitchen areas.

You may lead food production in the absence of the Dining Services Coordinator and support dining services as needed. This role requires strong organization and commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare meals according to recipes and dietary needs
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and OSHA standards
• Strong organizational skills for maintaining cleanliness and safety
• Leadership capability to oversee food production when necessary

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality meals following standardized recipes and menus
• Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation meet established standards
• Follow dietary modifications and special meal requirements
• Record production quantities and food safety temperatures
• Stock, rotate, date, and store food per safety regulations
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, storage, and equipment areas
• Complete cleaning logs and equipment maintenance reports
• Adhere to food safety, sanitation, and OSHA guidelines
• Support dishwashing and dining services as needed
• Lead food production in the absence of the Dining Services Coordinator

Skills

Meal prep per recipes

Food safety & OSHA knowledge

Organization & cleanliness

Leadership in absence of coordinator

Job description

Tharp Consulting is seeking a Cook in Virginia Beach to prepare and serve meals per recipes and menus. You will ensure quality, taste, and presentation while following dietary modifications and safety standards. Responsibilities include recording temperatures, inspecting stock, and maintaining clean kitchen areas.

You may lead food production in the absence of the Dining Services Coordinator and support dining services as needed. This role requires strong organization and commitment to safety.