About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Hospitality & Catering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level, structured culinary training program (designed to complete within ~6 months) that prepares you for placement as a Lead Cook in the restaurant foods/kitchen area. As a trainee you will work closely with a mentor and trainer and gain hands-on experience running kitchen operations.

• Full-time schedule; availability needed mornings, afternoons and evenings (includes weekends).
• Assist the Sous Chef in running the kitchen and supervising staff when the Sous Chef is absent.
• Follow recipes and proper cooking techniques to ensure consistent, high-quality food.
• Educate customers and store team members about products and meal solutions; recommend ways to prepare and combine items from different departments.
• Support employee development—provide training, feedback, coaching and resources to the team.
• Help maintain food safety, quality assurance and contribute to profitability and waste control.
• Candidates may be considered for placement at multiple store locations within the region based on openings.

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Compensation & Bonus

• Pay: $21.75 - $22.50 per hour
• Eligible for a bonus up to $1,500 (per the client’s program rules)
• Age requirement: 18 years or older

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Required Qualifications

• 2 or more years’ experience as a prep or line cook
• Knowledge of food safety and quality assurance practices

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Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts (preferred)
• Experience in multi-faceted foodservice environments (restaurant, hotel, country club, conference center, casino, theme park, etc.)

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Benefits & Perks

Our client offers a range of competitive benefits and people-first programs. Typical offerings include:

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Higher premium pay rates for overtime, Sundays and recognized holidays
• Health care benefits with substantial coverage
• Retirement plan with 401(k) match
• Scholarship programs for continuing education
• Employee & family wellness programs to support emotional, work-life and financial wellness

(Eligibility and specific offerings may vary by location and role.)

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Training & Career Path

• Structured mentorship and on-the-job training with an aim to graduate into a Lead Cook role.
• Hands-on coaching from experienced culinarians and opportunities to learn cross-department meal solutions and product merchandising.

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Other Details

• Location: Chantilly, VA (store address on file: 14361 Newbrook Drive)
• Job type: Full-time (entry-level training program)
• Note on accommodations: If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply, contact Careertakes and we will connect you with our client to support your request.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.