Cook

Hilton; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Paid parental leave

Mental health resources

Paid time off

Job summary

Hilton is seeking a Cook to join our Hotels team. You will prepare menu items to high quality standards, manage guest orders, and execute advanced cooking techniques to deliver memorable dining experiences for guests.

You will maintain clean workspaces, comply with safety standards, and support teammates in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the overall exceptional hospitality Hilton is known for.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to prepare high-quality menu items according to recipes and standards.
• Knowledge of proper food handling, sanitation, and safety protocols.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced dining room environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality dishes according to designated recipes and quality standards.
• Delight guests by efficiently managing orders and delivering a positive dining experience.
• Apply advanced cooking techniques and assist with station setup and rotation as needed.
• Inspect plates for quality and presentation prior to serving.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary workstations in compliance with safety rules.
• Support training and cover supervisory duties when necessary.
• Comply with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Teamwork

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 a Cook, you’re not just preparing great tasting cold food items – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

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

• Prepare high-quality dishes: Prepare menu items according to designated recipes and quality standards
• Delight our guests: Manage guest orders efficiently while ensuring a positive dining experience
• Execute advanced cooking techniques: Maintain a strong knowledge of more advanced cooking (e.g., sauces, roasting, grilling, plating) with the possibility of working a station independently as needed
• 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: Manage multiple tickets/orders at once, assist with training, and step in for minor supervisory duties as needed
• 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 Members’ 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 USD/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• 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)
• Paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
• 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.