Prep Cook
The Washington Commanders are searching for a Full Time Temporary Prep Cook position to join our team for the 2025 Offseason Program. Come work at Commanders’ practice facility in Ashburn, VA and assist the kitchen in preparing meals for the players, coaches, and staff on the team. Utilize our state-of-the-art kitchen including top of the line grill, plancha, brick oven, woks, smoker, circulators, as well as the latest in high-end equipment to explore and have fun with.
Employment runs from May 5th – July 31st, 2025
40 hours a week with possible overtime
Core Responsibilities
1. Prepare all or parts of the proteins, starches, vegetables, sauces and garnishes for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner.
2. Follow a daily prep list written by the chefs.
3. Ensure all food items are prepared with the highest quality in mind and taste all necessary sauces, starches, vegetables, and proteins before service for quality assurance.
4. Plate dishes from the main entrée station during lunch and/or dinner
5. Assist in putting away deliveries and make sure storage areas remain organized and clean.
6. Follow all safety, sanitary, and food handling procedures and ensure the kitchen is held to the highest possible standards of food safety.
7. Ensure that all food preparation equipment is being used safely and correctly and that each are cleaned and maintained correctly.
8. Assist executive chef, sous chef(s), line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers in all aspects to ensure proper standards are upheld leading up to and during all meals.
9. Become familiar with every station for breakfast/lunch/dinner and jump in when needed.
10. Assist dishwashers in sweeping/moping, taking trash, cleaning projects, and occasional dish shift if needed.
11. Miscellaneous
a. Read and respond to all necessary emails.
b. Stay up to date on all trainings, seminars, meetings, and proceedings.
c. Show eagerness to grow individually and with the team.
d. Listen and engage in employee feedback.
e. Support and encourage all coworkers and promote an environment suitable for growth from top to bottom.
f. Bring a positive attitude and a can-do spirit!
Qualifications
1. 1+ years of foodservice experience
2. Strong knife skills
3. Strong communication skills
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
