Cook

Hilton; Ponce (PR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton in Ponce, Puerto Rico is seeking a Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare menu items from designated recipes, handle guest orders efficiently, and execute advanced techniques with a focus on quality and presentation.

Maintaining a clean, organized station and adhering to food safety standards are essential. Strong teamwork, the ability to work under pressure during peak times, and flexibility for weekends and holidays are required to succeed.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certification from an accredited culinary institution or 2 to 3 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen, highly preferred
• High school diploma and 3 to 4 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen, minimum required
• Strong cooking skills and knowledge of various cooking techniques are essential
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate with kitchen staff and front-of-house teams
• Ability to maintain high standards of food quality and presentation
• Ability to work under pressure during peak service times
• Must adhere to strict food safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure the health and safety of guests
• Willingness to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Culinary skills

Communication

Pressure handling

Food safety

Education

Culinary diploma/certification

High school diploma

Job description

Job Identification: 214108

Job Category: Culinary

Job Schedule: Full time

Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, including disability/vets

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone's day. When you join our Hotel's 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.

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

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.

To be able to perform the duties of this role, the candidate must be able to demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and abilities:

• Diploma or certification from an accredited culinary institution or 2 to 3 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen, highly preferred

• High school diploma and 3 to 4 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen, minimum required

• Strong cooking skills and knowledge of various cooking techniques are essential

• Excellent communication skills to coordinate with kitchen staff and front-of-house teams

• Ability to maintain high standards of food quality and presentation

• Ability to work under pressure during peak service times

• Must adhere to strict food safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure the health and safety of guests

• Willingness to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays

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 (https://www.hilton.com/en/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 (https://jobs.hilton.com/blogs) to see why we're more than a great place to stay-we're a great place to work.