Prep Cook

Lancer Hospitality; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UNUM benefits

Discount program

Commuter benefits

EAP

401k

Sick time

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Design Cuisine in the Washington, DC area seeks an experienced Prep Chef to join a high-volume kitchen team focused on scratch cooking and quality presentation.

You will handle food preparation, ensure proper storage, and contribute to creative presentation while maintaining strict safety standards and timely service. This full-time role offers weekly pay and room for growth.

Qualifications

• At least one year’s 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Culinary experience

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

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Job Reference Number: 41986
Employment Type:Full-Time,Onsite
Segment: 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
• 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.
• 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)

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.

Nearest Major Market: Arlington Virginia
Nearest Secondary Market: Washington DC