Utility - Pentagon

Guest Services•Arlington, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Prep/Server prepares ingredients, keeps the kitchen clean and orderly, and performs assigned simple cooking functions according to menus and instructions. The role also prepares and presents food, serves customers, and handles food-service cleanup. The position requires a customer-service focus and physical presence at the job site.

Requirements

Partial high school education; high school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
Food Safety Certification.
Strong sanitation habits.
Strong customer-service abilities, including actively looking for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
Ability to recognize when a problem has occurred and communicate it to management.
Ability to read and write work-related documents in English.
Ability to understand and speak clearly with customers and coworkers in English.
Ability to communicate constantly with other employees in a fast-paced kitchen.
Ability to move frequently around the unit, bend, lift, carry, reach, extend arms and hands above shoulder height, and work in a changing environment.
Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 25 pounds regularly, 30–35 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to stand for the entire workday and climb steps regularly.
Ability to withstand temperature extremes in freezer, refrigerator walk-in, and grill areas.
Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook food items according to recipes, daily menus, and supervisor instructions.
Take food temperatures at regular intervals and maintain sufficient quantities while minimizing overproduction and waste.
Prepare and arrange food for serving and ensure proper presentation.
Listen to customer orders in a friendly and patient manner and serve orders quickly and efficiently.
Clean counters, equipment, and the general work area.
Replenish and inventory food items and supplies in cafeteria serving lines, food bars, or storerooms.
Cook short-order items on a serving line and perform simple food preparation.
Assist with kitchen sanitation and equipment-cleaning schedules.
Assist with loading and unloading inventory from trucks.
Remain aware of safety issues and report them immediately to a manager.