Cook II - Hilton Portland Downtown

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global hospitality company as a Cook II. In this position, you will prepare cold food items according to high standards, ensure compliance with sanitation regulations, and deliver exceptional guest service. Your culinary talent and passion for hospitality will shine as you contribute to memorable dining experiences for guests.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years cooking experience, preferably on the line or in banquets.
• Ability to work any shift as needed.
• Experience in high-volume production is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cold food items including salads, fruits, dressings, and appetizers.
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards.
• Manage guest orders in a friendly, timely, and efficient manner.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Sanitation

Teamwork

Job description

A Cook II is responsible for preparing cold food items in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.

What will I be doing?

As a Cook II, you would be responsible for preparing cold food items in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Prepare cold food items including, but not limited to, salads, fruits, dressings, fish items and appetizers, according to designated recipes and quality standards

• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards at all times

• Manage guest orders in a friendly, timely and efficient manner

• Ensure knowledge of menu and food products

• Stock and maintain designated food stations(s)

• Visually inspect all food sent from the kitchen

• Practice correct food handling and food storage procedures according to federal, state, local and company regulations

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years cooking experience, preferably on the line or in banquets and the ability to work any shift as needed. Previous hotel and high-volume production experience is a plus!

The hourly rate for this position is $23.60.

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!

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