Prep Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen & Food Safety

Lake Roosevelt Adventures; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services in Arlington, VA is seeking a Cold Prep Cook to assist the Cook by preparing ingredients, maintaining a clean work area, and performing basic cooking tasks according to the menu.

Responsibilities include checking temperatures, controlling waste, presenting items, cleaning and sanitation, and loading/unloading inventory from trucks. A partial high school education and a Food Safety Certification are preferred; strong customer service and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Partial High School education; High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent preferred.
• Food Safety Certification; strong sanitation habits.
• Strong customer service abilities; proactively helps customers and coworkers.
• Ability to recognize problems and communicate to management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to recipes, daily menus and supervisor’s instructions.
• Take temperatures at regular intervals and maintain foods in sufficient quantities while minimizing over-produced waste.
• Ensure proper presentation of all food items and maintain kitchen sanitation.
• Load and unload inventory from trucks.

Skills

Food Safety Certification

Sanitation habits

Customer service

Communication

English literacy

Education

Partial High School education

High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent preferred

Job description

Guest Services in Arlington, VA is seeking a Cold Prep Cook to assist the Cook by preparing ingredients, maintaining a clean work area, and performing basic cooking tasks according to the menu.

Responsibilities include checking temperatures, controlling waste, presenting items, cleaning and sanitation, and loading/unloading inventory from trucks. A partial high school education and a Food Safety Certification are preferred; strong customer service and communication are essential.