Line Cook: Dynamic Team & Growth Opportunities

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts in Fairfax, VA is seeking a kitchen-oriented line cook to prepare food to Crescent recipes, maintain quality, and ensure a clean, safe work environment.

Strong English communication, the ability to lift up to 100 lbs, and a team mindset are essential. You will follow portion standards, rotate stock, and help keep the buffet stocked while supporting other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to communicate in English.
• Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
• Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
• Can communicate well with guests.
• Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player.
• Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs.

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 Crescent standards, making sure that 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 Crescent standards.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Job description

Crescent Hotels & Resorts in Fairfax, VA is seeking a kitchen-oriented line cook to prepare food to Crescent recipes, maintain quality, and ensure a clean, safe work environment.

Strong English communication, the ability to lift up to 100 lbs, and a team mindset are essential. You will follow portion standards, rotate stock, and help keep the buffet stocked while supporting other duties as needed.