Cook I

If creating special memories and being part of an exceptional guest experience appeals to you, you may be interested in joining the outstanding team of hospitality professionals at the Fairmont Washington, D.C. Located in Washington’s fashionable West End, the 406-room hotel surrounds you with comfort and luxury and is the ideal environment to foster your career.

Reporting to the Executive Chef/ Sous Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities:

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues
• Prepare and service all food items for a la carte and/or buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards
• Maintain proper rotation of product/ labeling and storing of food to minimize wastage/spoilage
• Ensure storeroom requisitions are accurate
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance, cleanliness and use of equipment and utensils.  Use equipment only as intended.
• Review the daily production sheets with the Sous Chef.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of your station/area
• Liaise with Front of House Managers as needed
• Adhere to standardized recipes and specifications in order to maintain consistency and ensure all standards are met
• Ensure that station opening and closing procedures are carried out to standard
• Ensures that all food products are handled, stored, prepared and served safely in accordance with hotel and government Food Safety guidelines
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• Prepares lists of food products required for station for Sous Chef order and approval
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment, and actively participate in health and safety initiatives.
• Cook orders as requested, including special requests regarding allergies/dietary restrictions.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare over estimated needs.
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