Lead Cook - Doubletree by Hilton Crystal City

Hilton•Arlington, TX

1d•$26

About The Position

EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans The beautiful DoubleTree by Hilton Crystal City is seeking a full-time Lead Cook to join their culinary team ! This 627-room property is half a mile south of The Pentagon near I-395 and the Pentagon City Metro station is only a three-block walk away! In this position, you would oversee a team of union cooks and stewards, reporting to both the executive sous chef and the executive chef. You would supervise culinary operations for both the hotel's restaurants and banquets! The ideal candidate for this position will possess must three years' experience cooking in a high-volume full-service kitchen (either for a standalone restaurant or within a hotel). Previous union experience or banquet/catering culinary experience would be considered an asset! Shift Pattern\: candidates should be available to work both AM and PM shifts as needed, any day of the week/weekends/holidays as needed Pay Rate\: $26.20 per hour The Benefits – Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as: 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 Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable. What will I be doing? As a Lead Cook, you would be responsible for preparing food items in accordance with recipes and established standards in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Requirements

three years' experience cooking in a high-volume full-service kitchen (either for a standalone restaurant or within a hotel)

Nice To Haves

Previous union experience or banquet/catering culinary experience would be considered an asset!

Responsibilities

Oversee preparation of food in all areas during assigned shift
Prepare fish and meats
Assist and support kitchen team members
Communicate any challenges to Chef/Sous Chef
Assists Chef/Sous Chef in overseeing cleanliness and sanitation
Set up daily specials and happy hour food according to schedule and spaces
Visually inspect food quality and presentation
Prepare staff schedules with guidance of Chef/Sous Chef
Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards
Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company food handling and food storage procedures

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