Cook Government Dining Services in Fort Meade, Maryland at Metz Culinary Management

Cook

Location: FORT MEADE
Job Type: Full-Time

Pay Rate: $20

About the Role:
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.

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

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. Due to the nature of this Government setting, the following requirements are mandatory:

· 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)

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.

Additional perks include:

· Paid health insurance

· 401K with company match

· 2 weeks of vacation after 1 year of service

· paid sick leave

· Daily Pay* option.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

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. Experience as a cook or culinary schooling would be ideal but we willing to train the right person with a passion for food.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This can be full or part-time and provides very flexible schedules. Hospitality experience is desired and a SMILE is required!

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience desired but we are willing to train candidates with a passion for food and understands the basics
• 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

Metz Culinary Management is a FAMILY-DRIVEN company that collaborates with its partners to deliver RESTAURANT-INSPIRED hospitality to each and every guest. *Daily Pay is an optional employee benefit. Learn more at Dailypay.com