Cook II (Part Time), Banquets - Hilton Salt Lake City Center

Hilton•Salt Lake City, TX

About The Position

The Hilton Salt Lake City Center is looking for their next Part-Time Banquet Cook II to join their banquet team! Join the culinary team at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center, a vibrant, upscale hotel located in the heart of downtown and steps from the Salt Palace Convention Center. Surrounded by exceptional dining and entertainment, our property features award‑winning on‑site restaurants and expansive event spaces that host everything from elegant banquets to high‑profile conferences. You’ll be part of a passionate, service‑driven culinary operation known for quality, creativity, and unforgettable hospitality! Check us out\: Hilton Salt Lake City Center | Meetings & Events Part-Time Shift Pattern: AM with the flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays The ideal Banquet Cook II candidate is a dedicated culinary professional with at least two years of kitchen experience, preferably in hotel banquet environments. They are adaptable, thrive in fast‑paced settings, and bring the versatility to work multiple stations with confidence and consistency. A flexible schedule is essential, as our banquet operations demand availability across mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Most importantly, this candidate brings a positive attitude, strong teamwork skills, and a genuine passion for creating exceptional guest experiences through quality food and reliable execution. What will I be doing? As a banquet cook, you would be responsible for preparing food items in accordance with recipes and established standards in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Requirements

At least two years of kitchen experience, preferably in hotel banquet environments
Adaptable
Thrive in fast‑paced settings
Versatility to work multiple stations with confidence and consistency
Flexible schedule is essential, as our banquet operations demand availability across mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Positive attitude
Strong teamwork skills
Genuine passion for creating exceptional guest experiences through quality food and reliable execution

Responsibilities

Prepare food items according to designated recipes and quality standards
Follow BEOs to ensure accurate menu execution for all functions.
Assist with food preparation for large‑volume events while adhering to timelines.
Set up and break down banquet kitchen stations before and after service.
Manage guest orders in a friendly, timely and efficient manner
Demonstrate proper knife skills
Ensure knowledge of menu and all food products
Follow a production sheet with minimal guidance
Have a strong understanding of mother sauces
Visually inspect all food sent from the kitchen
Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards at all times
Practice correct food handling and food storage procedures according to federal, state, local and company regulations

Benefits

Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay
Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
Go Hilton travel program\: 100 nights of discounted travel
Parental leave to support new parents
Debt-Free Education\: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including\: college degrees and professional certifications
401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
Hilton Shares\: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount
Career growth and development
Team Member Resource Groups
Recognition and rewards programs