Cook I (Beginner) - The Bankers Alley Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Hilton, a global leader in hospitality, as a Cook in Nashville. Responsibilities include preparing food items, ensuring hygiene standards, and assisting in menu planning. This role is essential for creating outstanding dining experiences for guests while adhering to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in food preparation or cooking preferred.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Effective communication skills in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to recipes and menu standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in workstations.
• Assist in menu knowledge and product freshness.

Skills

Adaptability

Customer Focus

Quality

Productivity

Dependability

Job description

A Cook is responsible for the preparation and execution of food items in accordance with the menu, recipes, direction and established standards in the restaurants continuing effort to create outstanding dining experiences, exceptional service and financial profitability.

What will I be doing?

As a Cook, you would be responsible for preparing food items in accordance with recipes, prep lists, menus, directions and established standards in the restaurants continuing effort to create outstanding dining experiences, exceptional service and financial profitability.

Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Assist in the preparation of food items including but not limited to chopping vegetables, portioning ingredients, and preparing dishes from start to finish.
• Follow recipes and directions and instructions provided by the Chef, Kitchen Supervisors and trainers.
• Creating guest orders from start to finish in a friendly, timely, efficient and accurate manner.
• Ensure menu and product knowledge.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of workstations and kitchen equipment and following safety and sanitation guidelines according to federal, state, local and company regulations.
• Properly label, store, and rotate ingredients to minimize waste and ensure freshness.
• Properly chilling, heating and holding of product.
• Help with setting up and breaking down kitchen stations for service.
• Support other kitchen team members and/or departments during busy periods or special events.
• Follow safety and sanitation policies at all times.
• Receive and store kitchen deliveries as needed.
• Continue to learn and apply culinary skills and knowledge with guidance from the kitchen team.
• Effective communication within the kitchen, other departments and leaders.

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these 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

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!