Lead Cook

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking a dedicated food production professional. In this exciting role, you will maintain and set up food production stations, ensuring quality control across various kitchen functions. Your creativity will shine as you design appealing plates while upholding high standards of food presentation. Join a team that values exceptional guest experiences and embodies integrity, teamwork, and ownership. If you're passionate about delivering quality and enjoy working in a dynamic kitchen environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food production stations and quality control.
• Ability to work multiple kitchen functions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality control of all food items prepared on the line.
• Create appealing plate designs and maintain high food presentation standards.

Skills

Food Preparation

Quality Control

Grill Cooking

Sauté Cooking

Pantry Management

Job description

Responsible for maintaining and setting up the food production station and ensuring quality control of all meat, fish, fowl, sauces, stocks, seasonings, and other food items prepared on the hot line. Possesses knowledge of and ability to work multiple kitchen functions, including grill, sauté, and pantry stations. Ensures the quality of food prepared on the line, creates appealing plate designs, and maintains high standards of food presentation.

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This leadership results from our Team Members embodying our Vision, Mission, and Values, which include:

• Hospitality - Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - Doing the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership - Leading in our industry and communities.
• Teamwork - Collaborating effectively in everything we do.
• Ownership - Taking responsibility for our actions and decisions.
• Now - Operating with urgency and discipline.

Additionally, we value the demonstration of key attributes such as:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is a leading global hospitality company, offering a range of accommodations from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has provided business and leisure travelers with exceptional service, amenities, and value. Our vision is “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality,” inspiring us to create remarkable experiences worldwide. Our Team Members are at the heart of this mission!