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Grill Cook (Walter Reed National Military Medical Center) - Contract Food Service, Non-Exempt - Bethesda, MD

Description



Candidates must be able to pass a government background check
Schedule: Monday - Friday 5 am - 1:30 pm
JOB SUMMARY
The responsibility of the Grill Cook is to prepare, cook, and serve food items on the grill and to coordinate with the Executive Chef on all daily and special function menus.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsible for setting up, restocking, and breaking down of the grill
Responsible for the daily production of meal items and daily menu specials
Responsible for preparing daily specials, hot sandwich production, and sides to be placed in the hot slide for service
Follow recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking and tasting, meats, vegetables, and other grilled foods
Food preparation will include operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding food, and trimming and cutting meat and poultry. Report all malfunctioning equipment to the supervisor.
Taste food products, read menus, estimate food requirements, check production, and keep records in order to accurately plan production requirements
Control food production to ensure that extra food products be recycled or disposed of properly to manage food waste
Responsible for cleaning all equipment and utensils used in the grill prep area
Responsible for kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, and safety in the grill production area as described by the posted cleaning schedule
Reports directly to the shift supervisor or Executive Chef
May be assigned to other duties as required by the Executive Chef and shift supervisor

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

Work is assigned orally and in written form; individual must be able to interpret menus and recipes, and be able to follow directions
Good visual and communication skills
Ability to record information to the culinary production sheets
Knowledge of industry standards regarding sanitation
Willing to be cross-trained in other areas of the work place

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit.  Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment. 
Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25 lbs. regularly, 30-35 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
Ability to stand for the entire work day.   
Ability to climb steps regularly. 
Withstanding temperature extremes in freezer, refrigerator walk-in and grill areas.
Reading and writing work-related documents in English.
Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of customers and co-workers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by customers and co-workers in English.
Constantly communicates and receives verbal communication with other employees in fast-paced kitchen.
Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties. 

EQUIPMENT USED

Standard commercial cooking machinery and utensils.

Guest Services offers competitive pay and excellent benefits, including Paid Time Off and a generous 401(k) Match.
Veterans, Minorities and Women especially encouraged to apply.
Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,disability, or protected Veteran status.

Quick Facts
Location:Bethesda, MD
Employment Type:Full Time
Category:Other
Pay:DOE
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