Cook

Northwood Hospitality LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with matching

Hotel room discounts

Vacation benefits

Job summary

The Darcy Hotel Washington DC is seeking a Cook to join a polished team responsible for preparing food of consistent quality and supporting kitchen operations at 1515 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005.

Responsibilities include following recipes, managing portions, rotating stock, and maintaining equipment. The position is full-time, hourly, with benefits and opportunities to grow within Northwood Hospitality, LLC.

Qualifications

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Dexterity to operate kitchen equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs on a continuous schedule.
• English language communication required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, avoiding over-preparation.
• Date and rotate perishables per standards and keep buffet stocked.
• Check pars for shift use and assist in maintaining stock and cold chain.
• Operate, maintain and clean kitchen equipment safely.
• Attend regularly and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hotel experience

Dexterity

Lift up to 100 lbs

English communication

Job description

Job Description

COOK

Be a Part of Something Special at The Darcy

The Darcy is an eclectic, 226-room boutique hotel in Washington DC, providing chic accommodations, distinctive dining, and over 7,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Classically American but with a European sensibility, The Darcy offers an authentic, original, and local experience that allows our guests to immerse themselves in the community.

The Darcy is located on Scott Circle in downtown Washington, DC, just half a mile from both the lively Dupont Circle and historic Logan Circle. Shops, restaurants, bars, clubs, theaters, galleries, museums and other Washington DC attractions abound on nearby 14th and U streets.

The Darcy is a polished team empowered to create remarkable local experiences with a dash of fun! We always take ownership, act with integrity and foster infectious pride to bring out the best in all of us!

We’re looking for a Bartender to join our polished and professional team—someone who brings infectious pride, acts with integrity, and takes ownership in everything they do.

Job Location: The Darcy Hotel Washington DC

1515 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington DC 20005

Position Summary

Prepare food of consistent quality and assist in kitchen functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per Northwood Hospitality standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out-of stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, loss and usage per Northwood Hospitality standards.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen equipment e.g. deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill, etc.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

Experience, Skills and Knowledge

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must have the ability to communicate in English.

Compensation/Job Classification

• $20.00 – 23.00 / hr
• Full-Time Position
• Hourly

Benefits

At Northwood Hospitality, LLC, we value our team members and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!

For your physical and mental wellness, we offer competitive health insurance programs geared to you and your family’s needs as well as vacation, sick, and holiday benefits. For your financial wellness, Northwood Hospitality, LLC provides a wide array of coverage, including supplemental, spousal and child life insurance and short and long-term disability. In addition, our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts for hotel room discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing Northwood Hospitality, LLC as the employer of your future.

Northwood Hospitality, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

We are dedicated to ensuring that all of our decisions regarding all aspects of the employment relationship are in accordance with our principles of equal opportunity. It is the Company’s policy that, in exercising our management responsibilities, we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics or status protected by applicable state or local law.

Northwood Hospitality Diversity & Inclusion: The Company recognizes the value and importance of a diverse workforce and will continue to identify and attract a workforce of the best available talent at every organizational level. As the Company grows and expands, we remain committed to maintaining our workplace diversity, allowing us to maintain our leadership in the industry.

Source: Northwood Hospitality