• Cook I

    Amentum (Williamsburg, VA)


    **Amentum** is seeking a **Cook I** located in the Williamsburg area of Virginia.

     

    The Line Cook assist in preparing food for the day whether breakfast, lunch or dinner. The Cooks are responsible for preparing quality food and pleasing presentations, and meeting food handling and quality assurance standards. They are to provide the highest level of service in support of the company's mission, core values, standards, and goals.

    Job Requirements:

    + Greet and interact with guests in a genuinely warm and friendly manner

    + Prepares all food items as directed.

    + Wash dishes, glassware, and silverware

    + Wash pots, pans, and trays

    + Maintain a clean and organized pantry and coolers

    + Clean countertops and walls, mop floors

    + Segregate and remove trash and garbage and place it in designated containers

    + Regularly empty garbage containers

    + Rinse out and wash garbage cans

    + Sort bottles, plastics, and other recyclable items

    + Stack clean dishes and transfer equipment to the proper storage area

    + Follow recipes and properly and efficiently prepare and present all food items to be served, including accommodating special guests' requests.

    + To communicate the need for goods to be ordered to kitchen leadership.

    + To follow all specifications and to properly set up hot and cold line stations.

    + To communicate all guest requests to an appropriate leader in a timely and professional manner.

    + To be able to read, understand and produce promptly.

    + To maintain a thorough knowledge of menu items.

    + Maintain a neat and organized work area to include adhering to sanitation standards according to state law and health codes.

    + Maintain neat, clean, and professional appearance according to standards

    + Comply with all company safety and security policies and procedures. Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions

    + To comply with company and departmental safety rules and regulations, including the property handling of all relevant equipment and machinery.

    + To attend all training and meetings as directed.

    + To perform other tasks, including cross-training as directed.

    + All other duties as assigned, planned or un-planned

    Minimum Requirements:

    + High School Diploma or GED

    + Valid Drivers License

    + US Citizen

    + Culinary degree or related training equivalent in the Hospitality/Restaurant Industry

    + 1 year of relevant work experience in similar scope and title

    + Experience within luxury brand/markets - preferred

    + Works well as a member of a group

    + Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

    + Must have valid government issued clearance at the time of application

    Compensation Details:

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    The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

    Benefits Overview:

    Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

     

    + Health, dental, and vision insurance

    + Paid time off and holidays

    + Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

    + Educational reimbursement

    + Parental leave

    + Employee stock purchase plan

    + Tax-saving options

    + Disability and life insurance

    + Pet insurance

     

    _Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits._

    Original Posting:

    01/13/2026 - Until Filled

    Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

     

    Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .