Hotel Kitchen Cook: Precise Prep & Guest-First Service

Lansdowne Resort; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, VA is seeking a skilled culinary professional to plan, prep, and execute quality menu items in designated outlets, following recipes and standards. You will maintain cleanliness and sanitation, stock supplies, and support the Head Chef to ensure smooth kitchen operations during service.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of culinary experience, strong knife skills, reliable English communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with little

Qualifications

• Two to three years culinary experience in similar operation.
• Advanced knife skills.
• Ability to learn, utilize and communicate effectively via company issued communication devices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prep, set up and provide quality service in all areas of food production for menu items and specials in the designated outlets in accordance with standards and plating guide specifications.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
• Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
• Opening Shift - Turn on specified equipment, fill steam table and unlock secured areas; secure keys.
• Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guide.
• Inform the Sous Chef of any shortages before the item runs out.
• Disinfect and sanitize cutting boards and worktables.
• Breakdown work station and complete closing duties.

Skills

Knife skills

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary school preferred

Job description

Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, VA is seeking a skilled culinary professional to plan, prep, and execute quality menu items in designated outlets, following recipes and standards. You will maintain cleanliness and sanitation, stock supplies, and support the Head Chef to ensure smooth kitchen operations during service.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of culinary experience, strong knife skills, reliable English communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with little