Line Cook

DRIFTWOOD HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT•Fairfax, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hilton Fairfax is located in Northern Virginia's tree-lined Fair Lakes neighborhood and no more than a half-mile from various retail and dining. The hotel offers 316 well-appointed guest rooms with 9 bespoke meeting rooms and over 10,000 square feet of event spaces. The Hilton Fairfax is looking for an experienced and dependable Line Cook to join the team. The Line Cook is responsible for maintaining, setting up, food production and quality control of all food items prepared on the front line station. The Line Cook must be able to learn and produce all hotel and restaurant menus, ensuring food quality and safety. The Line Cook must be able to work the evening Dinner shift. Due to business levels, holiday and weekend availability may be required. Full Time Team Members are eligible for: Medical, dental, vision insurance 401(k) with employer match Disability insurance Employee assistance program Life insurance Paid vacation, sick and holidays Hilton Hotel discounts Team Member Parking Daily Team Member meals

Requirements

Food Handler Certified
Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of broiler cooking.
Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of sauté cooking.
Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc.
Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
Basic knowledge of the English language sufficient to understand inquiries from team members and communicate simple instructions.
Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.
Ability to operate beverage equipment, e.g., coffee maker.
Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 100 lbs.
Sufficient manual dexterity of hand in order to use all kitchen equipment, i.e., knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc
Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.
Ability to perform duties in confined spaces.
Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing and smiling.