Prep Cook

Elior; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedules

Medical (FT Employees)

Dental

Vision

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Design Cuisine is seeking a Prep Chef to join a motivated team at Design Cuisine in the Washington DC area. The role offers weekly pay, flexible schedules, and growth opportunities within Elior North America.

The Prep Chef will handle quality control, food preparation, presentation, and safe kitchen practices, contributing to scratch cooking standards in a high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• At least one year's prior culinary experience in a quality, high-volume establishment with an emphasis on scratch cooking.
• Knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use various kitchen equipment and identify and differentiate food items.
• Customer service experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Quality and portion control
• Food preparation
• Creative food presentation
• Maintaining kitchen
• Ensuring food is stored properly
• Following safe food handling policies, procedures and recipes

Skills

Culinary experience

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Customer service

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

Job Reference Number: 41986
Employment Type: Full-Time, OnsiteSegment: Dining & Events
Brand: Design-Cuisine
The Role at a glance:
We are looking to add an experienced Prep Chef to work with a highly motivated and energetic team at Design Cuisine!
Enjoy a weekly paycheck, flexible schedules, growth opportunities & more...
What you'll be doing:

• Quality and portion control
• Food preparation
• Creative food presentation
• Maintaining kitchen
• Ensuring food is stored properly
• Following safe food handling policies, procedures and recipes
  

What we're looking for:
Must-haves:

• At least one years’ prior culinary experience in a quality and high-volume establishment with an emphasis on scratch cooking
• Working knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to perform multiple tasks in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use various kitchen equipment and tools as well as identify and differentiate food items.
• Customer service experience is required.
  

Nice-to-haves:

• Food handlers’ certification
  

Where you'll be working:
Design Cuisine
More about us: www.designcuisine.com
Compensation Range
$20 - $26 per hour
Our Benefits:

• Weekly Pay
• Flexible Schedules
• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off #indeedelior
  

About Design Cuisine:
Located in the Washington, DC area, Design Cuisine offers catering and business dining services to clients across the city. With our nation’s historic capital as a backdrop, Design Cuisine creates unforgettable dining experiences every day.
About Elior North America:
Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.
At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.
Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.