Cook (AM & PM Shifts)

Canopy Hilton Harbor Point; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a prominent hotel in Washington, D.C. as a Cook. Your culinary skills will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional guest experiences through meticulous food preparation and safety practices. Enjoy a rewarding position with benefits including health coverage and daily pay access.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Hotel room discounts

Daily pay access

Qualifications

• Must have prior cooking experience and familiarity with food safety standards.
• Experience in menu planning is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, prepping, and setting up food production for all F&B outlets.
• Ensure adherence to safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Contribute ideas for new dishes in menu development.

Skills

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Ability to lift, push, pull objects up to 50 pounds

Operational knowledge of kitchen equipment

Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Education

Prior cooking experience

Experience in menu planning and development

Familiarity with food safety and sanitation standards

Job description

Cambria Capitol Riverfron
Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront
69 Q Street SW
Washington, DC 20024, USA

Cambria Capitol Riverfron
Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront
69 Q Street SW
Washington, DC 20024, USA

Join the team at Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront!

Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront, a modern business and lifestyle hotel located on the vibrant Navy Yard Riverfront. Our hotel features urban-inspired spaces and 154 accommodations that reflect the energy of our neighborhood. Our guests enjoy local comfort food and wines at our restaurant, RowHouse, or sip craft beers and cocktails on our rooftop bar, Perch SW, with stunning city views. With a prime location near the National Mall, Smithsonian museums, and just six miles from Reagan National Airport, we offer a seamless experience for both business and leisure travelers.

At Cambria Hotel, we value creativity, hospitality, and excellence, providing you with the opportunity to contribute to a unique guest experience in an exciting environment. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional service and want to be part of a hotel that embodies the spirit of Washington, D.C., Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront is the place for you.

Cook

Salary Range $19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Position Summary

Our cooks are responsible for meticulously planning, prepping, and setting up food production for all food and beverage (F&B) outlets within the hotel. This role involves creating detailed preparation schedules, ensuring that all ingredients are fresh and properly stored, and coordinating with other kitchen staff to maintain a smooth workflow. Cooks must also adhere to all safety and sanitation guidelines, ensuring that the kitchen remains clean and organized at all times. Additionally, they play a key role in menu development, contributing ideas for new dishes and ensuring that all food items meet the hotel's high standards of quality and presentation. The ideal candidate will have strong culinary skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions

• Complete various assigned production and preparation tasks.
• Ensure that all production equipment is working. Report any problems immediately to supervisor.
• Refer any guest problems or complaints to Executive Chef.
• Prepares and arranges food according to standardized recipes.
• Continually updates knowledge of hotel recipes, food preparation and presentation.
• Store and handle food properly by following HACCP procedures.Report and document any observed safety hazards, conditions or unsafe practices and procedures to management immediately.
• Coordinate activities so that service and kitchen runs efficiently.
• Maintain high health standards in the cleaning of work area and equipment.
• Ensure work areas is properly cleaned and sanitized at the beginning, during and at the end of the shift.
• Work closely with Food and Beverage Manager to create new menu items for cook to order line.
• Date and label prepared products for rotation.
• Requisition food products from the storeroom.
• Follow proper check handling/food issuing procedures.
• Exercise and maintain daily cleanliness of the kitchen to provide a safe and organized workspace.

Additional Responsibilities

• Adhere to all work rules, procedures, and policies established by the hotel, including, but not limited to, those contained in the employee handbook.
• The hotel operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Department schedules must accommodate fluctuating business demands and employees may be asked to work shifts other than those they prefer or normally work.

Education and Experience

• Prior cooking experience required.
• Experience in menu planning and development.
• Familiarity with food safety and sanitation standards

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift, push, pull objects up to 50 pounds.
• Operational knowledge of kitchen equipment.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Benefits and Perks

Donohoe Hospitality Services is pleased to offer employees a comprehensive Benefits Package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, leaves of absence, retirement plans, paid time off, hotel room discounts. and MORE! Through this selection of benefits and perks, we strive to provide employees with options that will enhance their quality of life in and out of work. *minimum 32 hours/week to qualify

We also offer daily pay access where you can receive your earnings on the same day you work, empowering you to manage your finances easily and confidently.

If you're ready to bring your energy and skills to a team dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, we want to hear from you! Apply today and be a key player in creating memorable moments for our guests.

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