Line Cook

Cultivate your career with Viceroy Hotel Group and be a part of an incredible new hotel in Washington DC! 

Hotel Zena is a bold new cultural hub celebrating female empowerment through provocative art, design, and exciting and relevant programming. Centrally located to the downtown business district, Dupont and Thomas circles, and the Convention Center - Hotel Zena welcomes those who have passion for being part of a bold new story.

If you are inspired by challenges in a fast-paced environment, are thoughtful and entrepreneurial in your approach to opportunity, and if you posses a true passion for hospitality and genuine service, we are interested in speaking with you about our groundbreaking opportunity for Line Cook.

The Line Cook is responsible for the day-to-day operations on line and production service. He/She is expected to participate in all mise en place functions according to the chef’s specifications and ensure that all processes and procedures are adhered to according to Viceroy’s brand standards and employee handbook.

General Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Meetings: Daily Operation Stand Up, Monthly Department Meetings, One-on-One Meetings with supervisor
• Make certain that you have all the supplies necessary to execute service
• Participate in the preparation of the storeroom requisitions.
• Assure all equipment (ovens, grills, burners, salamanders, and fryers) ready for use.
• Station ready with all supplies & cooking utensils
• Review each line item and check the amount on hand.
• Make sure sanitation adhered to including HACCP documentations
• Check par amount and ensure that line is ready for service.
• Communicate production progress to the chef de partie or chef on duty
• Create professional working relationships amongst all fellow colleagues

Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors and/ or Managers.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Basic reading skills and basic oral proficiency in the English language.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule in order to accomplish all major responsibilities and tasks.
• Must work in a safe, prudent and organized manner.
• Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
• Sanitation and HACCP proficiency
• Minimum of 1-2 years of prep cook experience in comparable environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Sitting, Standing/walking, Stair Climbing for an extended period of time (6-8 hours/day)
• Side bending from sitting to reach into various shelf’s for products
• Standing long periods of habitually performing same task
• Must be able to lift 40 lb. boxes occasionally

Viceroy Hotel Group is a leading hotel company that combines desirable location, unique design, destination dining and personalized service that touches the heart and soul of our guests. As an industry leader in creativity and innovation, our hotels draw upon the diverse backgrounds and talent of our extraordinary team for optimal success.

Hotel Zena participates in the Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify Program to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. EOE.