Cook II - Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton in Santa Barbara is seeking a Station Cook to prepare high-quality dishes, manage guest orders, and ensure an exceptional dining experience for every guest. You will apply advanced cooking techniques, plate with care, and maintain strict cleanliness and safety at your station.

The role involves supporting training and stepping in for supervisory duties as needed, while upholding health, safety, and sanitation standards to ensure the best possible guest experience in a busy hotel kitchen.

Qualifications

• Prepare dishes according to designated recipes and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary workstation and follow food safety guidelines.
• Ability to handle multiple tickets/orders and assist with training as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality dishes according to recipes and standards.
• Delight guests by efficiently managing orders and delivering a positive dining experience.
• Use advanced cooking techniques and plate dishes for service.
• Inspect plates for quality and presentation before serving.
• Keep workstations clean and organized, complying with safety protocols.
• Assist with training and support minor supervisory duties when needed.
• Comply with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Plating & presentation

Job description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone's day. When you join our Hotels team, that's exactly what you'll do every time you come to work! As a Station 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.