Cook I
Southern Foodservice Management, Inc. · southernfoodservice.com
Washington DcEntry level
The job in short
Cook food.
Details
- Found
- 24 d ago · posted 2026-06-30
- Location as listed
- WASHINGTON DC, DC, US
- Role
- Cook / Chef
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Description
Job Summary
• Prepare and Cook Main entrees and/or sides on the daily menu as assigned daily by Management according to the daily menu’s recipes strictly adhering to recipe cards.
• Taste products for good quality / texture, not to be over salted.
• Place all properly cooked menu items on serving line and garnish.
• Check temperatures of menu items for required ranges and record on DA Form 7800.
• Utilize progressive cooking throughout the meal as directed to ensure freshness and quality of food served.
• Replenish food items in the steam tables or cold bars as required during service.
• Assist on Food serving lines during meal service times.
• Greet and care for our customers while working on the serving lines.
• Break down service areas after the meal period ends.
• Responsible for maintaining kitchen to Sanitation standards established by Company and Food Program.
• Clean assigned equipment, kitchen, storage and serving areas such preparation tables, steam kettles, ovens, floors, steam tables, etc.
Southern Foodservice Management’s Culture
We have a philosophy for everyone on our service team to give something extra. A Southern Foodservice Management employee:
• Exhibits a positive, friendly and respectful attitude towards guests and other team members.
• Arrives to work on time and in correct uniform, clean shoes, clean and pressed black pants and shirt, apron, name tag, and a SMILE.
• Understands job duties and responsibilities, as well as having an eagerness to learn more and develop new skills.
• Promotes a fun and efficient work environment, focusing on guest satisfaction.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Responsible for proper preparation and cooking of specific menu items assigned by Management.
• Responsible for correct quantities and quality of menu items assigned using Recipe Cards and Production Schedules.
• Must maintain proper food safety and sanitation procedures in accordance with the Tri-Service Food Code, DA Pam 30-22 and HAACP.
• Responsible for following proper safety procedures like wearing PPE to ensure a safe working environment.
• Always conduct yourself in a professional and orderly manner in accordance with the SFM Code of Conduct.
• Follow the direction of the Manager in carrying out the duties and procedures as assigned.
• All staff members are also responsible for other duties or tasks that are assigned by the Assistant Managers or Supervisors, as a part of any “Job” or “Position” assigned during a normal work schedule. Team members may be assigned to support the meal production, service and cleaning after the meal or the dining facility.
Requirements
Physical Requirements
• Strength: Lift up to 40lbs
• Posture: Standing 80%, Walking 20%
• Movement of objects: Frequent
• Heavy Lifting, Heavy Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Climbing or Balancing: Occasional
• Stooping: Occasional
• Reaching: Frequent
• Handling: Frequent
• Talking/Hearing: Frequent
• Seeing: Frequent
• Temperature Variation: Frequent
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