On- Call Line Cook

Description

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is honored to announce an exciting opportunity for a talented On-Call Cook for the JW Marriott Reston Station.

Experience a new level of luxury at JW Marriott Reston Station, a stunning 28-story landmark overlooking Reston Row, a vibrant urban hub featuring premier dining and entertainment. The hotel offers 247 guest rooms and sets a new standard for luxury accommodations in the DMV area.

With the largest luxury meeting space in Northern Virginia, totaling 35,000 square feet, the hotel features two ballrooms with 20-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a dramatic skylight that fills the space with natural light. Conveniently located along the Silver Line Metro and positioned between Dulles International and Reagan National airports, the hotel provides exceptional access to the capital region and beyond.

We understand what it takes to be part of something great. We encourage you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We celebrate your successes and support your growth through best-in-class learning and development, health and wellness programs, and travel discounts that feed your inner explorer.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

We are seeking a dependable and talented On-Call Cook to join our culinary team. This position works on an as-needed basis to support restaurant, banquet, and special event operations. Hours will vary based on business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• 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 all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull, and line setup. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping the buffet stocked.
• Return all food items not used on the next shift to designated storage areas, ensuring all perishables are properly covered and dated.
• Assist in implementing plans and actions to correct food cost issues and control food waste, loss, and usage in accordance with Crescent standards.
• Operate, maintain, and properly clean the 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 as needed based on business demands.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

NOTE:

This description excludes non-essential and marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties. Furthermore, the specific examples in each section are not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, they represent the typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Other job-related duties may be assigned by the associate’s supervisor.

Furthermore, this description is subject to change, in the sole discretion of the Company, and in no way creates an employment contract, implied or otherwise; each associate remains, at all times, an “at will” associate.

Qualifications

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group (Preferred)
• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause (Preferred)
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well (Preferred)
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest (Preferred)
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity (Preferred)

Motivations

• Preferred

  Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

• Preferred

  Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

• Preferred

  Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

• Preferred

  Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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