AM Cook

Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance enrollment from DAY 1

Paid time off from DAY 1

Holiday pay from DAY 1

Hotel discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

First Hospitality seeks a line cook for its Indianapolis Downtown hotel to deliver high-quality dishes under guidance from the Executive and Sous Chefs. You will practice safe food-handling methods and ensure consistent presentation to meet guest expectations.

The role requires 1+ year culinary experience with strong teamwork and reliability. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a notable hospitality brand and on-site dining operations.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of culinary experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in primary language used in the workplace.
• 8+ hours per day; stand and walk frequently throughout the workday.
• Lift, lower, push, pull, and maneuver up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistently high quality by following recipes and special instructions while upholding portion and production standards.
• Follow all food safety standards by date marking, proper product rotation, and proper temperature and time holding.
• Initiate preparation of food items based on anticipated needs.
• Properly store all food products during and after use.
• Assist in food control standards to reduce waste.
• Operate food preparation equipment such as fryers, broilers, stoves, steamers, food processors, mixers, slicers, ovens, steam tables, tilt kettles, waffle irons, flat-top grills, etc.
• Clean and maintain all equipment and general working environment.
• Contribute as a team member by reporting to work as scheduled, learning and refining processes and procedures, and supporting others as they learn.
• Always maintain professionalism consistent with hotel brand and company expectations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Tools

Fryers

Broilers

Stoves

Steamers

Ovens

Mixers

Slicers

Food processors

Job description

• Insurance enrollment available from DAY 1!
• Paid time off available from DAY 1!
• Holiday pay available from DAY 1!
• Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations!
• Professional development and promotion opportunities!

About this job…

Line cooks are essential to delivering a high-quality, consistent guest dining experience. Working with guidance from the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, Line Cooks execute food preparation and presentation methods to create Instagram-worthy food presentations. The primary role of a Line Cook is to practice all safe food-handling methods, accurately and consistently prepare food, adapt to guest requests for modifications, and work quickly and efficiently to meet service time expectations.

What you’ll be doing…

• Prepare food of consistently high quality by following recipes and special instructions while upholding portion and production standards.
• Follow all food safety standards by date marking, proper product rotation, and proper temperature and time holding.
• Initiate preparation of food items based on anticipated needs.
• Properly store all food products during and after use.
• Assist in food control standards to reduce waste.
• Operate food preparation equipment such as fryers, broilers, stoves, steamers, food processors, mixers, slicers, ovens, steam tables, tilt kettles, waffle irons, flat-top grills, etc.
• Clean and maintain all equipment and general working environment.
• Contribute as a team member by reporting to work as scheduled, learning and refining processes and procedures, and supporting others as they learn.
• Always maintain professionalism consistent with hotel brand and company expectations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Experience & Education:

• 1+ years of culinary experience
• High School diploma or equivalency education certificate required

Communication:

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in primary language used in the workplace

Physical:

• 8+ hours per day; stand and walk frequently throughout the workday
• Reach, bend, stoop, and pivot frequently through workday
• Lift, lower, push, pull, and maneuver up to 50 pounds occasionally

About First Hospitality...

Founded in 1985 and based in Chicago, First Hospitality is a forward-thinking hotel development, investment, and management company. First Hospitality’s strategic vision is to create value for all through excellence and an openness to doing things differently.

First Hospitality seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employee’s differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the customers we serve. FH fosters an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Hotel Discounts, Free Parking, PTO, 401K

Stay in the heart of downtown Indianapolis

Our hotel is next to Monument Circle, surrounded by city dining, shopping, and nightlife. Discover downtown Indianapolis: the Indiana Convention Center, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Lucas Oil Stadium, and White River State Park are all within a mile of our door. We have a heated indoor pool, fitness center, and restaurant and bar.

Enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast or dinner at our restaurant, Garden Grille & Bar, when you stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown. After a long day, relax with an evening beverage at the on-site bar. From fine dining to casual bites, this Hilton Garden Inn hotel is in walking distance to most all venues and has numerous dinning experiences.

If meetings are on the agenda, our modern Indianapolis hotel caters to your needs. Host an event for up to 120 guests and make use of our 24-hour business center.