AM Cook - Full Time - Holiday Inn Dulles - Starting at $20/hour

B.F. Saul Company Hospitality Group•Sterling, VA

7d•$20 - $21

About The Position

The AM Cook prepares and cooks food items in accordance with Holiday Inn brand quality standards. The role supports other cooks, enforces compliance with health regulations, and helps achieve financial results, guest satisfaction, and positive team member relations. The position works morning shifts starting at 5 a.m. The cook is accountable for food quality and production, including daily line checks, audits of consistency and quality, improvements to processes, and development of standard operating procedures. The role ensures food preparation and delivery standards for banquet events and all outlets, including the restaurant, room service, concierge, and a la carte service. It also maintains presentation standards using records and photographs, follows procurement guidelines and cost controls, and manages company assets within budget. The position promotes guest satisfaction by meeting food and beverage standards, responding to guest concerns, and modeling operational standards while maintaining ticket times and food quality. It leads by example in food safety and storage, maintains a clean and safe work environment, follows applicable regulations and incident procedures, and adheres to Holiday Inn standard operating procedures. Effective workload management, clear communication, collaboration, and a positive professional work environment are also expected.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
College and/or culinary degree or equivalent experience.
At least 2 years of progressive cook or kitchen experience.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to communicate well with all levels within and outside the organization and problem-solve with team members.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly throughout the shift.
Ability to work extended hours based on business needs and perform physically demanding work, including walking, standing, carrying, and lifting throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years as a cook in a restaurant or hotel of similar size and reputation for outstanding service.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook food items according to Holiday Inn brand quality standards.
Support other cooks and enforce compliance with health regulations.
Conduct daily line checks and ongoing audits of consistency and quality, following up as needed.
Identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes; develop standard operating procedures to maximize quality.
Ensure food preparation and delivery standards for banquet events and all outlets, including restaurant, room service, concierge, and a la carte service.
Maintain presentation standards using records and photographs, and monitor plate setups against photo-record standards.
Stay knowledgeable about menu changes, use records, and photographs.
Follow procurement guidelines and apply sound business judgment to control food costs while maximizing food and beverage revenue.
Manage and maintain company assets within budget guidelines and help prolong the life of company resources.
Ensure food and beverage standards are met and address guest concerns promptly and efficiently.
Work alongside kitchen staff to model operational standards, including meeting ticket times while maintaining food quality.
Follow food safety and storage standards and maintain kitchen and restaurant standards in accordance with Holiday Inn brand requirements and local, state, and federal regulations.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and follow procedures for guest and team member incidents.
Manage workload effectively, communicate clearly in writing and verbally, promote collaboration and a positive professional work environment, and adhere to Holiday Inn standard operating procedures.