Cook II - Full-Time - Hilton Short Hills

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Short Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at Crescent properties

Hotel room discounts

Free meals in associates' dining room

Unionized position

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Cook II for the Hilton Short Hills in Short Hills, NJ. This full-time role emphasizes high-quality food preparation, timely plating, and strict adherence to recipes and portion standards to ensure a memorable guest experience.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of cook experience (hotel experience preferred) and a Food Handler certification, with a collaborative team environment and unionized property support.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience as a cook, preferably in a hotel.
• Food Handler certification is required.
• Ability to perform physical work as part of daily kitchen tasks.
• Commitment to producing high-quality dishes and consistent presentation.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, selects and uses food items of the highest quality for all menu items.
• Ensure timely and consistent preparation of food to order for guests.
• Prepare food following recipes, production and portion standards.
• Cook according to recipes, standards and check rotations; date and rotate containers.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work regularly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Cook experience

Hotel experience

Education

Food Handler certification

Job description

Cook II - Full-Time - Hilton Short Hills

Job Category: Ops - Hourly Non Mgmt

Requisition Number: LINEC042897

• Posted : August 4, 2026
• Full-Time
• Rate : $29.04 USD per hour

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Hilton Short Hills
Hilton Short Hills
41 John F Kennedy Pkwy
Short Hills, NJ 07078, USA

Hilton Short Hills
Hilton Short Hills
41 John F Kennedy Pkwy
Short Hills, NJ 07078, USA

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to and proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

Located across the street from The Mall at Short Hills, the Hilton Short Hills features locally sourced food, an outdoor terrace and lounge, tennis courts and an indoor/outdoor pool to offer a memorable and enjoyable experience to our guests.

We are looking for our next best team member to join our Culinary team.

• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family
  members
• Hotel Room Discounts at Hilton properties worldwide
• Free meals in our associates' dining room
• This is a unionized position

Here is what you will be doing each day:

• Inspects, selects and uses food items of the highest quality in the preparation of all menu items
• Ensure food to order items for customers/guests are in a timely and consistent manner.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes quality standards, presentation standards and food preparation checklist. Date all food containers and rotate.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Does this sound like you?

You have at least two years of experience as a Cook preferably at a hotel. You have your Food Handler certification. You don’t shy away from physical work and take pride in providing our guest with quality preparation and presentation of the food they order so that they have a memorable experience. Assist with

Our differences are what make us great:

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That’s why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.

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