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≈ $31k – $57k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Charleston)
Employment
Part-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 5, 2026. Guest Services scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Guest Services is a hospitality management company headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, that runs food service, lodging, retail and recreation operations for public and private clients. Founded in 1917, it is a longtime National Park Service concessionaire with operations at Mount Rainier, state parks such as Cheaha and Wakulla Springs, marinas in Washington and Cleveland, resorts, senior living communities and government and university dining facilities. It hires housekeepers, cooks and line cooks, front desk agents, marina supervisors and equipment operators, maintenance technicians, security officers, restaurant managers, cashiers and nursing assistants.

Compensation Amount:

17.75 USD Hourly

Job Summary:

The Cook assists the Chef or General Manager by preparing, cooking, and serving food.

The compensation for this position is $17.75. Pay is negotiable based on experience, and there is an additional $4.75 per hour in lieu of benefits.

A Federal Background Check is required for this position.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Prepare and cook food items according to recipes, daily menus, and supervisor instructions.
  • Clean and inspect kitchen equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
  • Operate food station, including performing station checklist, temperature log, counter meeting, and signage.
  • Requisition food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances, based on estimates of future needs.
  • Monitor menus and spending in order to ensure that meals are prepared economically.
  • Maintain awareness of safety issues, and report them immediately to your manager.

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

  • Partial High School education required; High School Diploma/G.E.D. preferred.
  • Culinary knowledge.
  • Food Safety certified and strong sanitation habits.
  • Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
  • Ability to recognize when a problem has occurred and communicate it to management.

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 work day.
  • Climbing 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 kitchen.
  • Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.

EQUIPMENT USED

  • Standard commercial cooking machinery and utensils.

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.

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