Westin Alexandria - Cook

Join Our Team as a Cook!The Cook III is a culinary expert with a passion for leadership and quality and is responsible for supervising food preparation across dining outlets. With strong leadership and culinary skills, this role ensures high-quality food and presentation standards. Problem-solving abilities and initiative are key in resolving issues efficiently in high-pressure environments. This role also involves working with financial information and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.KEY SKILLS/RESPONSIBILITIESCulinary Captain: Supervise the preparation of food items, upholding high standards of quality and presentation across all dining outlets.Kitchen Quarterback: Lead and support kitchen staff, leveraging supervisory experience to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations.Crisis Crusher: Anticipate needs, evaluate alternatives, and solve problems swiftly and effectively in high-pressure situations.Communication Connoisseur: Convey information clearly and listen actively to team members and guests, fostering a collaborative and responsive environment.Budget Bistro Boss: Utilize financial data and basic arithmetic to support cost-effective kitchen operations and smart decision-making.Safety Sage: Ensure strict compliance with food safety standards while maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEAt least 7 years of related progressive experience, or a culinary graduate with at least 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field.Food Handlers Certification as required by state regulationsAfter an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more detailsMedical, Dental, and Vision CoverageShort-Term and Long-Term Disability IncomeTerm Life and AD&D InsurancePaid Time OffEmployee Assistance Program401k Retirement PlanPROPERTY INFORMATION:Blending elegance and comfort in the exclusive Carlyle section of Alexandria's Old Town, this hotel offers luxurious accommodations, and first-class amenities, only a short distance from the sites of Washington, D.C. The Westin Alexandria is ideally located only 3 blocks from the King Street metro station, allowing guests to easily explore the surrounding area. Ronald Reagan National Airport and Interstate 495 are also nearby.