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To thrive as a Cook at a museum, you need strong culinary skills, knowledge of food safety regulations, and experience in high-volume food preparation. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and food handler certifications are typically required. Attention to detail, teamwork, and strong communication skills set standout candidates apart. These abilities ensure efficient kitchen operations and a quality dining experience for museum visitors.

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A Cooks Museum job typically involves working in a museum setting, focusing on food history, culinary exhibits, or visitor engagement. Employees may assist with educational programs, maintain exhibits, or work in food-related demonstrations. Roles can vary from tour guides and educators to curators and event coordinators.

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Cook

The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation

Arlington, TX

$18 - $25/hr

Other

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Pay rate: $18 - $25 / hr

Role Summary

As a cook at the National Medal of Honor Museum you will prepare meals for our quick serve cafe and for private and special event catering. You will be providing quick and efficient service to customers in a variety of duties relating to a fine dining culinary experience and maintaining sanitation standards.

Essential Functions

  • Follows Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Kitchen Supervisors assignments for opening and closing procedures and food preparation.
  • Prepare food items by complying with portion size, quality standards, departmental rules, policies and procedures.
  • Ensures that proper food temperatures are maintained.
  • Responsible for safety standards, neatness and sanitation of work areas.
  • Maintain cleanliness of kitchen including shelves, walls, floors and drains.
  • Participates as a team player with specific responsibilities related to preparation, excellent service and delivery of products.
  • Maintain proper sanitation for all dining and cooking utensils and cookware.
  • Handles and cleans kitchen equipment carefully and safely to prevent damage or injury.
  • Practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies and procedures and regulations, complete company-wide safety training and any additional job specific safety training.
  • Adhere to company guidelines for appearance and uniform standard.
  • Participate in weekly inventory process.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Professional training through a culinary education or 2+ years working in a fast-paced high-volume fine dining restaurant/catering facility preferred with strong line experience for Ala Carte Service
  • Ability to interact with co-workers to ensure compliance with company service standards.
  • Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
  • Ability to multitask in a fast paced, team orientated setting.
  • Must be able to read, speak and write in English.
  • Ability to lift and transport food and other items weighing up to 30 pounds, occasionally 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work all Museum events, including extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
  • Must have sufficient mobility to perform assigned production tasks including constant reaching, bending, stooping, wiping, pushing, and pulling for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to obtain Texas Food Handlers license within 14 days of start date.
  • Must be able to lift up to 25lbs regularly.

THE NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR MUSEUM FOUNDATION

The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation, based in Arlington, Texas, is dedicated to preserving and honoring the stories and legacy of Medal of Honor recipients. Through a state-of-the-art museum spanning over 100,000 square feet, the Foundation aims to inspire visitors by showcasing the extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and patriotism of ordinary individuals who performed heroic acts above and beyond the call of duty. In addition to the museum, the Foundation is home to the National Medal of Honor Griffin Institute, which promotes character development rooted in the Medal's core values: Courage, Sacrifice, Commitment, Integrity, Citizenship, and Patriotism.

The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Foundation's leadership is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and access to facilities and programs.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Communication - Expert

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Food Handler's

SERV Safe-food handling

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