Line Cook: Menu Mastery, Food Safety & Prep Expert

Hilton Dulles; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Dulles is seeking a kitchen team member to ensure knowledge of all menu items and proper daily prep, from breakfast through dinner, with attention to buffet procedures and banquet support.

You will manage supply orders and pars, uphold Fairfax County and Hilton food safety standards, and maintain records for usage, cooling, and reheating. The role requires ServSafe certification and supports the Executive Chef in controlling food and labor costs.

Qualifications

• Know all menu items and enforce the proper preparation and presentation on all items daily.
• Know all procedures and menus for all meal periods, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Know all breakfast buffet procedures and occasionally work with the banquet cook.
• Place the proper orders for supplies as directed by the Exec Chef. Maintain the proper pars of all items.
• Food Safety: Maintain all food safety procedures as required by Fairfax County and by Hilton standards.
• Keep proper usage, cooling and reheating records.
• Take ownership of the cleanliness of the kitchen and the condition of the walk‑ins.
• Must take the Servsafe course and pass the test to be certified.
• Assist the Chef in the control of food and labor costs. Control the amount of prep done.

Responsibilities

• Know all menu items and enforce the proper preparation and presentation on all items daily.
• Know all procedures and menus for all meal periods, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Know all breakfast buffet procedures and occasionally work with the banquet cook.
• Place proper orders for supplies as directed by the Exec Chef. Maintain the proper pars of all items.
• Maintain all food safety procedures as required by Fairfax County and by Hilton standards.
• Keep proper usage, cooling and reheating records.
• Take ownership of the cleanliness of the kitchen and the condition of the walk‑ins.
• Must take the Servsafe course and pass the test to be certified.
• Assist the Chef in the control of food and labor costs. Control the amount of prep done.

Skills

Menu knowledge

Food safety

Cleanliness

Cost control

Order management

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Hilton Dulles is seeking a kitchen team member to ensure knowledge of all menu items and proper daily prep, from breakfast through dinner, with attention to buffet procedures and banquet support.

You will manage supply orders and pars, uphold Fairfax County and Hilton food safety standards, and maintain records for usage, cooling, and reheating. The role requires ServSafe certification and supports the Executive Chef in controlling food and labor costs.