Cook Government Dining Services

Metz Culinary Management•Fort Meade, MD

6d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a dependable, hardworking Cook to join our kitchen team. If you take pride in preparing quality food, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy working behind the scenes to create great guest experiences, this position could be a great fit. Metz Culinary Management is growing and we are seeking talented Cooks/Culinarians who share our passion for AMAZING food and UNFORGETTABLE Service. We are seeking candidates for full and part-time roles in a fast-paced Government Dining setting. In this position you will enjoy a vibrant, creative and hospitality driven environment with tons of room for growth. You will enjoy a work/life balance with a Monday through Friday daylight schedule and 11 paid federal holidays each year. In a hospitality driven, multi dining outlet setting, you will prepare and present delicious meals and impressive presentations under the guidance of our onsite Executive Chef. Additionally, you will inventory and portion ingredients while carefully following recipes, and guidelines. Additionally, you will assist in kitchen to include prep, dish room, dry stock and perishable food inventories and sanitation.

Requirements

Must possess a Real ID or current U.S. Passport
Must be eligible for Security Clearance
Must be U.S. Citizen
Must have reliable transportation (no public transportation available)
Ability to apply elementary mathematical statistics that would apply to inventory and portioning
Be willing to roll up sleeves and contribute where needed
Hospitality-driven
Able to work and thrive in a team environment
Brings a SMILE and strong work ethic to the TEAM

Nice To Haves

Experience as a cook or culinary schooling would be ideal but we willing to train the right person with a passion for food
Hospitality experience is desired
Experience desired but we are willing to train candidates with a passion for food and understands the basics

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and standards
Maintain a clean and organized kitchen
Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines
Set up and stock stations before and during service
Work efficiently to meet ticket times
Communicate with team members to ensure smooth operations
Assist with inventory and proper food storage
Inventory and portion ingredients while carefully following recipes, and guidelines
Assist in kitchen to include prep, dish room, dry stock and perishable food inventories and sanitation