AM Line Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Fresh Prep

Founders Inn and Spa Tapestry Collection by Hilton; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Founders Inn and Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is seeking a dependable AM Line Cook to join our Food & Beverage team. You’ll prepare fresh, high-quality dishes and help maintain Hilton standards for quality, cleanliness, safety, and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include preparing hot and cold items, trimming and prepping vegetables and proteins, following recipes, tasting for flavor and presentation, assisting daily prep, operating kitchen equipment, keeping a sanitary

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of culinary or related food preparation experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of hot and cold food items, including appetizers, salads, sauces, side dishes, and garnishes.
• Wash, peel, chop, dice, slice, portion, and prepare vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses, seafood, pastas, and other ingredients.
• Prepare menu items according to standardized recipes and established portion standards.
• Taste and inspect prepared foods to ensure proper flavor, texture, consistency, presentation, and quality.
• Assist with daily prep to ensure the kitchen is ready for current and upcoming shifts.
• Properly operate and maintain kitchen equipment, including fryers, broilers, stoves, ovens, steamers, mixers, slicers, grills, and food processors.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, personal hygiene, and uniform standards.
• Properly care for knives, utensils, tools, and kitchen equipment and report damaged equipment to management.
• Work collaboratively with chefs, cooks, and other Food & Beverage team members.
• Assist with additional culinary duties as needed to support hotel operations.

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fryers

Broilers

Ovens

Stoves

Mixers

Slicers

Job description

The Founders Inn and Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is seeking a dependable AM Line Cook to join our Food & Beverage team. You’ll prepare fresh, high-quality dishes and help maintain Hilton standards for quality, cleanliness, safety, and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include preparing hot and cold items, trimming and prepping vegetables and proteins, following recipes, tasting for flavor and presentation, assisting daily prep, operating kitchen equipment, keeping a sanitary