Line Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen & Guest Service

guestservices; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services, Inc. is hiring a Cook in Arlington, VA to assist the Chef or General Manager by preparing, cooking, and serving food. The role requires standing for long periods and manual lifting; familiarity with safety standards and sanitation is essential.

Responsibilities include following recipes, maintaining cleanliness, monitoring inventories and costs, and ensuring safe food handling. Equal opportunity employer with a diverse client base.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to recipes, daily menus, and supervisor instructions.
• Clean and inspect kitchen equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• 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.
• Monitor menus and spending in order to ensure that meals are prepared economically.
• Maintain awareness of safety issues, and report them immediately to your manager.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Food safety

Customer service

Communication

Education

Partial High School education

High School Diploma/G.E.D. preferred

Job description

Guest Services, Inc. is hiring a Cook in Arlington, VA to assist the Chef or General Manager by preparing, cooking, and serving food. The role requires standing for long periods and manual lifting; familiarity with safety standards and sanitation is essential.

Responsibilities include following recipes, maintaining cleanliness, monitoring inventories and costs, and ensuring safe food handling. Equal opportunity employer with a diverse client base.