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Costco

Any Position

Dulles, VA · On-site

$14.25 - $17.75/hr

Food Service Assistant * Stocker * Service Deli Assistant * Gas Station Attendant * Member Service Assistant * Tire Installer * Cashier For additional information about pay ranges, click here. We ...

The Trillium

Server Support

Mclean, VA · On-site

Responsible for set-up and cleaning of the Dining Room while maintaining or exceeding hospitality and service standards. Assist food servers with dining services to Residents as needed. ESSENTIAL ...

The Trillium

Dining Room Server

Mclean, VA · On-site

$13.25 - $17/hr

Responsible for set-up and cleaning of the Dining Room while maintaining or exceeding hospitality and service standards. Assist food servers with dining services to Residents as needed. ESSENTIAL ...

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What is an assistant food?

Assistant Food positions typically refer to roles in the food service industry where individuals support the preparation, serving, and clean-up of food and beverages. These roles may include tasks such as assisting chefs in the kitchen, helping with food plating, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring customer service standards are met. Assistant Food staff are often employed in restaurants, cafeterias, catering companies, and other food service establishments. Their work is essential for efficient kitchen and dining operations, and positions may offer opportunities to learn culinary skills and advance within the industry.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an assistant food?

To thrive as an Assistant Food Service Worker, you need basic food preparation skills, attention to hygiene, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and food safety certifications such as ServSafe are typically required. Strong teamwork, time management, and communication skills help you excel in fast-paced environments and provide excellent customer service. These competencies ensure efficient operations, compliance with health standards, and a positive dining experience for customers.

What are common challenges faced by an assistant food and beverage manager, and how can they be addressed?

Assistant Food and Beverage Managers often encounter challenges such as coordinating between kitchen and service staff, managing inventory efficiently, and handling guest complaints. Effective communication and strong organizational skills can help in streamlining operations and ensuring guest satisfaction. Regular training sessions and clear protocols for inventory tracking also minimize errors and shortages. Building positive relationships with team members and maintaining flexibility during busy periods are key strategies for overcoming these challenges.

What is the difference between Assistant Food vs Kitchen Assistant?

AspectAssistant FoodKitchen Assistant
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma; food safety certifications often preferredHigh school diploma; food safety certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentRestaurants, catering services, food production facilitiesRestaurants, cafeterias, catering kitchens
Employer & Industry UsageFood service establishments, hospitality industryFood service establishments, hospitality industry
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for entry-level food service rolesCommonly compared with Assistant Food for support roles in kitchens

The main difference between Assistant Food and Kitchen Assistant lies in their specific roles within the food service industry. Assistant Food typically involves supporting food preparation, handling ingredients, and assisting chefs, while Kitchen Assistants focus on general kitchen support tasks like cleaning, prep work, and maintaining hygiene. Both roles require similar credentials and work in comparable environments, but Assistant Food roles often involve more direct food handling and preparation tasks.

What are the most commonly searched types of Food jobs in Washington?

The most popular types of Food jobs in Washington are:

What cities in Washington are hiring for Assistant Food jobs?

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Infographic showing various Assistant Food job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, and 6% Remote job distribution.

Food Service Assistant Manager - Sculpture Garden

Guestservices

Washington, DC

$17.25 - $23.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Compensation Amount:

60,000.00 USD Annual

Job Summary:

The Assistant Food Service Manager assists in all aspects of unit operations and floor management, including food, beverage, equipment, and company initiatives. The Assistant Food Service Manager creates a team environment that provides exceptional customer service while assisting the General Manager and ensuring all staff members perform at a consistently high level.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Receive direction from the Unit Manager and assist in the overall management of the unit's operations, including planning and developing daily operations; forecasting and analyzing sales, labor, and profit; and, ensuring compliance with established budget; and scheduling, supervising, and participating in the operational duties specific to the unit.
  • Assist in recruiting, supervising, training, scheduling, disciplining, reviewing, and directing the unit's staff.
  • Maintain accounting records, daily reporting requirement, and cash control. Assist in managing P&L statement.
  • Respond to customer inquiries and resolve customer complaints.
  • Maintain and ensure safe facility environment including standards for maintenance and upkeep of unit's equipment, food production and handling, cooking, housekeeping, sanitation, dress, cash control, and employee hygiene. Notify Unit Manager of all unusual events, circumstances, or other safety or quality control issues.
  • Represent the company in a professional and positive manner at all times. Maintain and enhance the company's image when interacting with clients, guests, associates, and vendors.
  • Perform unit opening and/or closing procedures.

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred. Bachelor's or Business Degree preferred.
  • At least 1-2 years of experience in related management required.
  • Food Safety Certified a plus.
  • Demonstrated talent for interacting with a wide variety of people.
  • Ability to effectively organize and coordinate multiple priorities; ability to work well as a team leader; ability to problem solve.
  • Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.

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 workday and 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 environment.
  • Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.

EQUIPMENT USED

  • Standard commercial cooking machinery and utensils (pots and pans, fryers, stove, among others)
  • Cash registers/POS system
  • Typical office equipment (computer, fax, telephone, copier, scanner, among others).

Founded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full-service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores.

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION: We embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the richness it brings to our company. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to work, enabling them to provide the best level of service to our diverse customer base.

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