Culinary Associate- The General's Canteen

Culinary Associate- The General's Canteen

This position is based at The General's Canteen, Mount Vernon's counter-service eatery, where guests enjoy quick, casual meals, snacks, and beverages. The Culinary Associate is a member of the kitchen team, responsible for an assigned cooking station each shift, making sure it is stocked, prepped, and ready for service, and preparing menu items to standard.

Essential Duties

• Follow both written and verbal preparation lists.
• Store and rotate all food and other items properly using the first in, first out (FIFO) system.
• Prepare food to the Executive Chef's standards.
• Set up and stock food items and other supplies needed for service.
• Keep an inventory of their station's products.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report any equipment that is not working properly.
• Communicate with the service team about orders, menu item availability, and guest requests.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and orderly kitchen.
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned.

Preferred/Minimum Qualifications

• Prior kitchen experience preferred.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Ability to safely operate a flattop grill, fryers, ovens, gas stovetop, dough sheeter, and pizza oven.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to read English and communicate verbally in English.
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, mornings, and evenings.

Equipment Used

Flattop Grill, Fryers, Ovens, Gas Stove Top, Dough Sheeter, Pizza Oven

Work Environment

This position is based in a commercial kitchen environment, often hot, humid, and fast-paced, especially during meal service times. Exposure to cooking equipment, cleaning chemicals, and sharp instruments is routine, and noise levels can be moderate to high. Teamwork is essential in this high-energy setting.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods, and bend, lift, and carry up to 30 pounds.
• Must be able to reach, bend, and move between stations repeatedly throughout a shift.
• Tasks involve repetitive motion and use of hands to handle food, tools, or controls.
• The role requires stamina, manual dexterity, and awareness of food safety standards.

Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement plan with employer matching
• Employee recognition at 5 years of service
• Monthly employee events
• Employee referral program
• Flexible work schedule
• On-site Library
• Discount on Public Event Tickets
• Discount in the Mount Vernon Shops
• Discount at the Mount Vernon Inn and The General's Canteen
• Free Parking

The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to building and retaining a team that represents a variety of skills, experiences, and perspectives. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, performance, and qualifications without regard to race, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, gender/sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, veteran and military status, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.