Prep Cook: Culinary & Customer Service Pro

Guest Services; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services is seeking a Cook to assist the Chef or General Manager by preparing, cooking, and serving food at Fort Belvoir, VA. The role emphasizes quality preparation, kitchen hygiene, and cost-conscious menu execution.

The ideal candidate should have culinary knowledge, food safety certification, and strong customer service skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

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 certification

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D. preferred

Job description

Guest Services is seeking a Cook to assist the Chef or General Manager by preparing, cooking, and serving food at Fort Belvoir, VA. The role emphasizes quality preparation, kitchen hygiene, and cost-conscious menu execution.

The ideal candidate should have culinary knowledge, food safety certification, and strong customer service skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.