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Cook

Hotel Madera

1310 New Hampshire Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036

82 Room Hotel
Managed By HHM Hotels
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Compensation: $22.00 to $23.00 per hour, Full-Time

Opportunity: Cook

Prepare food items according to recipes and standards, taking pride in the excellence and quality of cuisine, while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment.

Your Growth Path

Lead Cook – Sous Chef – Executive Chef – Food and Beverage Director

Your Focus
  • Follow recipes to prepare food items accordingly.
  • Wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables; cut, trim, or clean meat.
  • Prepare appetizers, salads, or cold dishes.
  • Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
  • Bake breads, rolls, or other baked goods.
  • Portion, arrange, and garnish food for pick up by server or deliver to guests.
  • Maintain clean and sanitized work areas such as cutting boards, counters and work spaces.
  • Secure and store food items properly.
  • Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
  • Follow safe food handling procedures.
  • Follow guidelines related to sustainability practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
  • Practice safe work habits and wear protective safety equipment.
  • Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background and Skills

  • High School diploma preferred.
  • Previous culinary experience or equivalent training required.
  • Department of Health Sanitation certificate may be required.

Work Environment and Context

  • Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts.
  • Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Posted April 1, 2025

Hotel Madera

Our Rooms, Your Dupont Circle Oasis.

A cozy retreat in Dupont Circle serving New American cuisine, comfort food staples and handcraft cocktails in the DC metroplex. It’s no surprise that our inviting restaurant happens to be a favorite among locals who consider this space a second home. Travelers and locals mingle in a casual yet upscale environment that’s seasoned with sumptuous, hearty foods. Our Chef’s modern takes on traditional comfort food are made to pair perfectly with delicious cocktails, carefully curated wine lists, and tasty microbrews. Guests love the weekday breakfast and happy hour menus. Weekend brunch also ushers in a loyal following to our charming Dupont Circle space. 

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