Cook - Hilton McLean Tysons Corner

Hilton•McLean, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Our flagship property, Hilton McLean, is searching for a talented Cook to join their culinary team to support banquet and restaurant operations! This well known, high profile hotel is located directly adjacent to Hilton's headquarters in the bustling area of Tyson's Corner in McLean, Virginia. The beautiful 458 room property, boasts over 27,000 square feet of elegant meeting space and two food and beverage outlets. Reliable transportation is a must as shifts will often end after Metro & Bus closures. This is a union position! Ideal candidate will be a team player who is passionate, reliable, and has at least 2 years of solid culinary experience in hotel or similar upscale restaurant setting. Hotel background and experience in banquets/catering is highly preferred.

Requirements

At least 2 years of solid culinary experience in hotel or similar upscale restaurant setting.
Team player who is passionate and reliable.
Demonstration of Hilton's Values: Hospitality, Integrity, Leadership, Teamwork, Ownership, Now.
Demonstration of key attributes: Quality, Productivity, Dependability, Customer Focus, Adaptability.

Nice To Haves

Hotel background.
Experience in banquets/catering.

Responsibilities

Prepare all food items according to recipe cards and correct handling procedures.
Maintain highest quality and appearance of all foods sent from kitchen and make sure plates are clean and appetizing.
Maintain proper pars of production levels according to estimates on the production sheets; maintain top quality freshness.
Use leftovers and maintain proper storage of leftovers on hot food side. Label and date all food.
Maintain clean and orderly refrigerators and work areas.
Make sure that all stations are properly cleaned at end of shift and at end of evening.
Rotate all foods and correctly fill out production charts.
During peak business periods, coordinate and expedite to accelerate service.

Benefits

Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay
Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
Parental leave to support new parents
Debt-Free Education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications
401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount
Career growth and development
Team Member Resource Groups
Recognition and rewards programs