Culinary Cook: Craft, Plate, Delight Guests

HHM Hospitality; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

HHM Hotels in Reston, VA seeks a Cook to prepare dishes according to recipes while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment and contributing to guest satisfaction. The role supports a path from Lead Cook through leadership levels in food and beverage.

Responsibilities include precise food prep, portioning, plating, and ensuring sanitation standards. The position requires standing for long periods and may require holiday/weekend shifts.

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 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.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Recipe adherence

Education

High school diploma

Department of Health Sanitation certificate

Job description

HHM Hotels in Reston, VA seeks a Cook to prepare dishes according to recipes while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment and contributing to guest satisfaction. The role supports a path from Lead Cook through leadership levels in food and beverage.

Responsibilities include precise food prep, portioning, plating, and ensuring sanitation standards. The position requires standing for long periods and may require holiday/weekend shifts.