Lead Pantry Cook, Banquets - Hilton Americas - Houston

Hilton • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Hilton Americas-Houston is looking for their next Lead Pantry Cook to join their banquet team! Connected to the George R. Brown Convention Center, Hilton Americas-Houston is the city's largest convention hotel. Located in the heart of downtown, Hilton Americas-Houston delivers world class hospitality in a vibrant, fast paced environment Check us out\: Hilton Americas-Houston | Meetings & Events The ideal Lead Pantry Cook candidate will have previous in fast‑paced banquet environments, ensuring all cold‑food items, displays, and pantry stations are prepared accurately and beautifully. This individual demonstrates leadership by coordinating team workflows, maintaining impeccable sanitation standards, and communicating effectively with chefs, banquet staff, and fellow cooks. Reliability, creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure are essential for success in this role. What will I be doing? As a Lead Pantry Cook, you would be responsible for assisting and preparing food for the kitchen team in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Requirements

• Reliability
• Creativity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in fast‑paced banquet environments

Responsibilities

• Set up and perform preparation work for food items including, but not limited to, soups, sauces, salads, etc.
• Prepare, assemble, and present all pantry and cold‑food items for banquet events.
• Lead and guide pantry staff during food preparation and service periods.
• Ensure all dishes meet quality, portion, and presentation standards.
• Stock and maintain designated food stations(s)
• Maintain cleanliness and 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

What This Job Offers

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