Cook

Plazahotelelpaso; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

HHM Hotels is seeking a Cook to prepare quality dishes in a safe, sanitary kitchen and contribute to guest satisfaction. The role involves following recipes, basic cooking methods, and maintaining clean work areas.

The position supports our culinary team with prep, cooking, and presentation responsibilities in a fast-paced hotel environment. The candidate should have a high school diploma, prior culinary experience or training, and may need a Department of Health Sanitation certificate.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• Previous culinary experience or equivalent training required.
• Department of Health Sanitation certificate may be required.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes to prepare food items.
• Wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables; trim meat.
• Prepare appetizers, salads, or cold dishes.
• Cook meats and vegetables using bake, roast, broil, steam.
• Bake breads and rolls.
• Portion and garnish food for pickup or delivery.
• Maintain clean and sanitized work areas.
• Secure and store food items properly.
• Contribute to guest satisfaction metrics.
• Follow safe food handling procedures.
• Adhere to HHM EarthView sustainability guidelines.
• Practice safe work habits.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Culinary experience

Sanitation knowledge

Guest satisfaction focus

Education

High School diploma

Health Sanitation certificate

Job description

Opportunity: Cook

Prepare food items according to recipes and standards, taking pride in the excellence and quality of cuisine, while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment.

Your Growth Path

Lead Cook - Sous Chef - Executive Chef - Food and Beverage Director

Your Focus

• Follow recipes to prepare food items accordingly.
• Wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables; cut, trim, or clean meat.
• Prepare appetizers, salads, or cold dishes.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Bake breads, rolls, or other baked goods.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food for pick up by server or deliver to guests.
• Maintain clean and sanitized work areas such as cutting boards, counters and work spaces.
• Secure and store food items properly.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Follow safe food handling procedures.
• Follow guidelines related to sustainability practices related to HHM's EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits and wear protective safety equipment.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background and Skills

• High School diploma preferred.
• Previous culinary experience or equivalent training required.
• Department of Health Sanitation certificate may be required.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability - Hearts That Serve - Only Excellence - Stay Nimble - Own It

Source: HHM Hotels