Assistant Pantry Cook - Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beachfront Resort

Hilton; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel discounts

ESPP discount

Parental leave

Caregiving support

Crisis support

Mental health resources

Generous PTO

Health plans

Retirement plans

Job summary

Hilton Honolulu is seeking an Assistant Pantry Cook to join its busy kitchen team. You’ll prep cold items, assemble plated dishes, and maintain a clean, efficient station while delivering hospitality-driven experiences for guests.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years pantry/prep cook experience in a high-volume setting, strong knife skills, and a commitment to quality, presentation, and teamwork. Flexible AM/PM shifts including weekends are required.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years pantry/prep cook experience in high-volume restaurant settings.
• Open scheduling availability for 5 shifts per week, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to deliver proper plating and presentation standards; maintain cleanliness and organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cold ingredients and assist with soups, sauces, and salads according to recipes and quality standards.
• Assemble and plate dishes to meet quality and presentation standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and stocked work stations; follow safety protocols.

Skills

Shifts availability

Pantry/Prep cook exp

Food plating

Knife skills

Tools

Kitchen sanitation

Job description

Job Description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone's day. When you join our Hotels team, that's exactly what you'll do every time you come to work! As an Assistant Pantry Cook, you're not just assisting with the preparation of great tasting food items - you're spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Be able to provide open scheduling availability (AM PM shifts) for 5 shifts a week (including weekends and holidays).
• Have a minimum of 1-2 years pantry/prep cook experience within a high volume - full operation restaurant setting.
• Deliver exceptional pantry, garde manger, and cold food offerings that elevate the guest dining experience.
• Execute precise plating and presentation standards, ensuring consistency across all dishes.
• Apply advanced knife skills to maximize efficiency, quality, and food preparation accuracy.

Responsibilities

Here’s what you'll do during a typical day:

• Prepare fresh ingredients - Assist with cold ingredient prep work for soups, sauces, salads, and other food items for the kitchen team according to designated recipes and quality standards: Prepare fresh ingredients - Assist with cold ingredient prep work for soups, sauces, salads, and other food items for the kitchen team according to designated recipes and quality standards
• Assemble appealing dishes: Assist with arranging and plating dishes according to quality and presentation standards
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace: Keep designated food service stations stocked and sanitary while following proper food handling, storage, and safety protocols
• 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

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, Our Core Values Define What It Takes To Succeed Here And Guide The Qualities We Look For In Every Team Member

- A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

About Us

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don't just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we've welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World's Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we're setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you're starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we're more than a great place to stay—we're a great place to work.

About The Team

How We'll Help You Thrive

Benefits

At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Member's wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

• Incredible travel perks - Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Own a piece of Hilton - Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
• Paid parental leave - Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Personalized caregiving support - Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
• Crisis concierge - In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
• Mental health resources - Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) - Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
• Health & welfare benefits - From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
• Financial security for your future - Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what's next
• Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member's location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.