Lead Cook: Lead, Cook, and Elevate Kitchen Service

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 and distribution for guests and events. The role ensures sanitation standards and production guidelines are met.

Responsibilities include leading a team, monitoring performance, managing menus and costs, preparing diverse foods, and ensuring cleanliness of equipment and work areas. Strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
• Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.
• Food Safety certified- monitors sanitation practices to ensure all employees follow standards and regulations.
• Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist 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.
• Monitor menus and spending in order to ensure that meals are prepared economically.
• 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.
• Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
• Operate food station, including performing station checklist, temperature log, counter meeting, and signage.
• Requisition food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances, based on estimates of future needs
• Clean and inspect kitchen equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

English communication

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment handling

Job description

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

Responsibilities include leading a team, monitoring performance, managing menus and costs, preparing diverse foods, and ensuring cleanliness of equipment and work areas. Strong English communication is essential.