Cook 1 - Hilton Chicago

Hilton • Chicago, IL

3d

About The Position

The Cook 1 prepares menu items according to designated recipes and quality standards while supporting a positive guest dining experience. The role requires strong knowledge of menu offerings and complex recipes, oversight of kitchen stations and execution, quality control, and inventory checks. The Cook 1 inspects dishes for quality and presentation, keeps food service stations stocked and sanitary, follows food-handling and safety protocols, coordinates timing and plating, and manages or directs cooks during shifts. The position also assists with ordering, shift briefings, special features, and compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol-awareness regulations.

Requirements

• Demonstrate a passion for hospitality.
• Act with integrity and accountability.
• Demonstrate leadership and teamwork.
• Bring urgency and discipline to work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to designated recipes and quality standards.
• Manage guest orders efficiently and help ensure a positive dining experience.
• Maintain knowledge of menu offerings and handle complex recipes.
• Oversee kitchen stations, execution, quality control, and inventory checks.
• Inspect preparations and dishes before serving to ensure quality and presentation standards.
• Keep food service stations stocked and sanitary and follow food-handling, storage, and safety protocols.
• Coordinate timing and plating; manage or direct cooks during shifts.
• Assist with inventory checks, ordering, shift briefings, and special features.
• Comply with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol-awareness regulations.

Benefits

• Discounted travel through the Go Hilton program, including 110 nights with room rates as low as $40 per night.
• Employee stock purchase program with a 15% discount on Hilton shares.
• Paid parental leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents.
• Caregiving concierge services.
• Crisis concierge support.
• Free counseling and support through the Employee Assistance Program for eligible Team Members.
• Paid time off.
• Health plans, dental coverage, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed