AM Cook

Hilton; New Orleans (LA); On-site; < USD 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Vision Insurance

Dental & Voluntary Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Free Team Member Meals

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Hilton is seeking a skilled culinary team member in New Orleans, Louisiana. The role focuses on preparing high-quality dishes while maintaining compliance with food safety regulations. Candidates should demonstrate teamwork and strong customer service.

The position offers full-time hours and various benefits including medical insurance, retirement plans, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare and cook food items according to designated recipes.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitation standards.
• Capacity to maintain a clean and organized workstation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality dishes according to designated recipes.
• Delight guests by ensuring positive dining experiences.
• Comply with health and safety regulations in the kitchen.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety compliance

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

Job Identification: 208821

Job Category: Culinary

Job Schedule: Full time

Salary 18.00

Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, including disability/vets

What Will I Be Doing?

• Prepare and cook food items according to designated recipes, presentation guidelines, and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation in compliance with all federal, state, local, and company food safety regulations.
• Manage and execute guest orders in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.
• Demonstrate full knowledge of menu items, ingredients, preparation methods, and culinary techniques.
• Properly stock, maintain, and replenish all assigned stations throughout the shift.
• Conduct visual checks of all food leaving the kitchen to ensure consistency, quality, and accuracy.
• Follow correct food handling, storage, labeling, and rotation procedures at all times.
• Assist with preparing daily requisitions and communicating supply needs to leadership as required.
• Support kitchen operations by collaborating with team members and maintaining a positive, productive work environment.
• Perform any additional duties as requested by culinary leadership.

Typical Day

• Prepare high-quality dishes: Prepare menu items according to designated recipes and quality standards.
• Delight our guests: Prepare guest orders efficiently while ensuring a positive dining experience.
• Execute basic food prep: Maintain a strong knowledge of basic prep work and simple cooking tasks (e.g., salads, sides, basic breakfast) to assist higher‑ranked cooks.
• Inspect and finalize plates: Inspect all preparations and dishes ahead of serving to ensure they meet quality and presentation standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace: Keep food service stations stocked and sanitary while following proper food handling, storage, and safety protocols.
• Manage product and operational needs: Master kitchen equipment and recipes.
• Comply with regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member well‑being.

Team Member Benefits

• Medical & Vision Insurance – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana*
• Dental & Voluntary Insurance – SunLife*
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Through WEX
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Fidelity, with up to 5% employer match**
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – ComPsych
• Free Team Member Meals
• Discounted Parking
• Property Discounts – Restaurants, Gift Shop, and Spa
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Program
• Go Hilton Travel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Guild Education Program
• Medical/Dental coverage begins on the first of the month following 60 days of employment

** 401(k) eligibility begins after 90 days of employment; new hires are auto‑enrolled.

What Are We Looking For?

We look for demonstration of Hilton values:

• Hospitality – We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity – We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership – We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork – We're team players in everything we do.
• Ownership – We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now – We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline.

Key Attributes

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability