Cook

The Hilton Fairfax is located in Northern Virginia's tree-lined Fair Lakes neighborhood and no more than a half-mile from various retail and dining. The hotel offers 316 well-appointed guest rooms and 9 bespoke meeting rooms with over 10,000 square feet of event spaces; the Hilton Fairfax is the perfect venue for any occasion. Located in the hotel lobby, Nova Grill serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner offering traditional comfort dishes blending Virginia and Mid-Atlantic influences.

The Hilton Fairfax is looking for an experienced and dependable Cook to join the team. The Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking all food according to the menu under the direction of the Executive Chef. Cooks must be able to learn and produce all hotel, banquet, and restaurant menus, ensuring food quality, presentation, and safety. Must be able to work the evening Dinner shift. Due to business levels, holiday and weekend availability may be required.

Hourly rate for this full time position ranges from $17 - $22.

Qualifications

• Must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
• Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
• Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 100 lbs.
• Sufficient manual dexterity of hand in order to use all kitchen equipment, i.e., knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc.

Full Time Team Members are eligible for:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick and holidays
• Hilton Hotel discounts
• Team Member Parking
• Daily Team Member meals