Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Guest Services, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services, Inc. in Arlington, VA seeks a Lead Cook to guide kitchen staff in food preparation for guests and events, ensuring sanitation standards and production guidelines are met.

The role requires leadership, strong customer service, and the ability to manage meal preparation and presentation. A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience, food safety certification, and prior lead/supervisory experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
• Food Safety certified and monitors sanitation practices to ensure standards are followed.
• Strong customer service abilities; actively supports customers and coworkers.
• Prior experience in a lead or supervisory capacity required.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and leads kitchen staff in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
• Monitor and Assess performance of employees to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs.
• Operate food station, including performing station checklist, temperature log, and signage.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or several years of work-related experience

Tools

Slicers

Ovens

Stove

Grinders

Mixers

Job description

Guest Services, Inc. in Arlington, VA seeks a Lead Cook to guide kitchen staff in food preparation for guests and events, ensuring sanitation standards and production guidelines are met.

The role requires leadership, strong customer service, and the ability to manage meal preparation and presentation. A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience, food safety certification, and prior lead/supervisory experience are required.