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

Hilton; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality company is seeking a Cook I for their restaurant. The role involves preparing food items, maintaining hygiene standards, and supporting the kitchen team. Ideal candidates will demonstrate qualities such as dependability, adaptability, and a strong customer focus, contributing to exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Ability to follow safety and sanitation policies.
• Willingness to learn and apply culinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items following recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of workstations.
• Support kitchen team during busy periods.

Skills

Quality

Productivity

Dependability

Customer Focus

Adaptability

Job description

A Cook is responsible for the preparation and execution of food items in accordance with the menu, recipes, directions, and established standards, contributing to the restaurant's ongoing efforts to create outstanding dining experiences, exceptional service, and financial profitability.

What will I be doing?

As a Cook, you will prepare food items following recipes, prep lists, menus, directions, and established standards, supporting the restaurant's goal of delivering excellent dining experiences, service, and profitability.

Specifically, your responsibilities will include:

1. Assist in preparing food items, including chopping vegetables, portioning ingredients, and preparing dishes from start to finish.
2. Follow recipes, directions, and instructions provided by the Chef, Kitchen Supervisors, and trainers.
3. Create guest orders from start to finish in a friendly, timely, efficient, and accurate manner.
4. Maintain knowledge of the menu and products.
5. Ensure cleanliness and hygiene of workstations and kitchen equipment, adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines per regulations.
6. Properly label, store, and rotate ingredients to minimize waste and ensure freshness.
7. Chill, heat, and hold products properly.
8. Assist in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations for service.
9. Support other kitchen team members and departments during busy periods or special events.
10. Follow safety and sanitation policies at all times.
11. Receive and store kitchen deliveries as needed.
12. Continue to learn and apply culinary skills and knowledge, with guidance from the kitchen team.
13. Communicate effectively within the kitchen, with other departments, and leadership.

What are we looking for?

Founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. We value our Team Members who demonstrate our core values:

• Hospitality - Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - Doing the right thing at all times.
• Leadership - Leading in our industry and communities.
• Teamwork - Being team players in all we do.
• Ownership - Taking responsibility for our actions and decisions.
• Now - Operating with urgency and discipline.

Additionally, we seek attributes such as:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is a leading global hospitality company, offering a range of accommodations from luxury hotels to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has provided exceptional service, amenities, and value to travelers worldwide. Our vision is “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality,” uniting us to create remarkable experiences globally. Our Team Members are at the heart of this mission.

**Job:** _Culinary_

**Title:** _Cook I (Beginner) - The Bankers Alley Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton_

**Location:** _To be determined_

**Requisition ID:** _HOT0BMO2_

**EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans**