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Our newly renovated hotel is minutes from Dulles International Airport in Herndon, Virginia, featuring 316 suite-style guest rooms and a 30,000-square-foot LEED-certified, IACC conference center.

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Overview

Prepare food of consistent quality and assist in kitchen functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* 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 HEI Hotels and Resorts standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.


* Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.

Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.

Assist in keeping buffet stocked.


* Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.


* Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, loss and usage per HEI Hotels and Resorts standards.


* Operate, maintain and properly clean 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 on a regular basis.


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