Cook, Lola's Cafe

At Marymount University, we believe meaningful work happens when talented people come together with shared purpose. We serve not only our students—but one another—creating a culture where teamwork, adaptability, and resilience are part of everyday practice,

Located in Arlington, Virginia, just minutes from Washington, D.C., Marymount offers a dynamic and forward-looking environment where innovation is encouraged and flexibility is valued. We understand that higher education is evolving, and we embrace change with creativity, responsiveness, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Our faculty and staff thrive in a community that prioritizes communication, cross-functional collaboration, and service-driven leadership. Whether working directly with students or supporting them behind the scenes, every role contributes to a shared mission: helping students grow, succeed, and lead with purpose and confidence.

Title: Cook, Lola's Cafe

Direct Supervisor               Events and Retail Manager

Status                                   Full-Time, Exempt                                    
Target Weekly Hours      40

Location                               2807 N Glebe (Main Campus)

We are seeking an Energized Cook to bring passion, momentum, and culinary excellence to our kitchen. In this high-energy role, you will accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a dynamic variety of hot and/or cold food items across multiple meal periods, including Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered Events.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love creating great food experiences, we want you on our team. While the core responsibilities are outlined below, the University may assign additional duties to support overall operational success.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares and cooks to order foods that may require short preparation time

May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and may operate a grill station

Prepares food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations to ensure high-quality food service is provided

Reads food orders or receives verbal instructions on food required by patrons, and prepares and cooks food according to instructions

Provides the highest quality of service to customers at all times

Follows basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other foodstuffs for consumption in eating establishments

Prepares foods under direct supervision or instruction by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry or fish for culinary use

Tastes products, reads menus, estimates food requirements, checks production, and keeps records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and Equipment

May clean and sanitize work stations and equipment and must follow all Regulatory rules and procedures

Attends all allergy and foodborne illness in-service training

Complies with all HACCP policies and procedures.

Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner

Complies with all safety and risk management policies and procedures

Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments

Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated

May move and lift foodstuffs and supplies and prepare meals for customers requiring special diets

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education                                         Associate’s degree (AA) or two-year equivalent preferred, but not required.

Experience                                       

Willingness to be open to learning and growing

Maturity of judgment and behavior

Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance

Maintains a positive attitude

Ability to work a flexible schedule helpful

Must comply with any dress code requirements

Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays

Attends work and shows up for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity

Skills/Aptitude

Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential

Ability to maintain a positive attitude

Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect

Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers, and client representatives

Ability to use a computer

Good working knowledge of food preparation

Requires familiarity of kitchen equipment

Must be able to read and follow a recipe unsupervised

Physical Requirements

Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses

Significant walking or other means of mobility

Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)

Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds

Financial Responsibility                Assists the Executive Chef and Sous Chef with recording financial transactions within established guidelines and safeguards

Supervision                                      N/A

Special Knowledge                         Knowledge of kitchen tools for use in the preparation of food

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

None

Please note that this role is in person based in Arlington, VA. Position will be open until filled.

Compensation/Total Rewards

The hourly rate for this position is $20.50.  It is competitive, market-based, and aligned with the University’s financial framework, ensuring your skills and experience are recognized and rewarded. But your total compensation goes well beyond your salary. As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; FSA or HSA; employee assistance program; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; contributions to the University’s 403(b) retirement plan; financial planning; identity theft protection; pet insurance; credit union and more. Interested in continuing your education? Our tuition remission program supports your professional growth and lifelong learning, and is also open to covered dependents.  On top of that, our generous paid time off plan gives you the flexibility to recharge and maintain balance in your personal and professional life.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply via our career portal by submitting a cover letter addressing their qualifications related to the information listed above, along with a resume.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and employment verification, and other role related requirements such as motor vehicle and/or drug screening.

Marymount University is an equal opportunity employer. Marymount University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected bases under applicable federal and local laws and regulations in any of its programs or its activities, including employment and admission.  The university also expressly prohibits any form of sex discrimination and sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, dating and domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation and stalking in any of its programs or activities, including employment and admission.  For more information, please visit:  https://marymount.edu/student-life/health-wellness/title-ix-2/

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