At Hilton Garden Inn Blacksburg, we are looking for a dynamic and energetic Cook to join their culinary team!

The Cook will prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts for the hotel.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain and strictly abide by State sanitation/Health regulations and Hotel requirements.
• Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Complete opening duties, including setting up the workstation with tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Inspect the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Check production schedule and pars; establish priority items for the day.
• Transport supplies from the Storeroom and stock in designated areas.
• Start prep work on items needed for the menu of the day.
• Inform F&B service staff of 86'd items and the number of available menu specials throughout the meal period.
• Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and Hotel requirements.
• Complete closing duties, including returning all food items to the proper storage areas and cleaning up food prep areas.
• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy; prioritize and organize; follow directions thoroughly; work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team; work with minimal supervision.

Education And Experience:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) or Work Equivalent.
• Experience with food preparation and handling.
• Certification of Culinary training or apprenticeship is preferred.

• Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.
• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability status.

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) or Work Equivalent.
• Experience with food preparation and handling.
• Certification of Culinary training or apprenticeship preferred.
• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy.
• Strong teamwork and organizational skills.