Cook III: High-Volume Hotel Kitchen Pro

Hilton; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Employee stock purchase program

Paid parental leave

Caregiving concierge services

Mental health resources

Paid time off

Job summary

Hilton in San Diego is seeking a Cook III to prepare, monitor, and plate hot dishes, ensuring quality and consistency across service.

You will follow recipes, maintain sanitation, and collaborate with your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. This role requires flexible scheduling, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with opportunities for growth within Hilton.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years professional experience as a cook or line cook.
• Banquet and high-volume prep and cooking experience is a plus.
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of proper temperatures for protein.
• Good knife skills
• Open availability and the ability to work a varied schedule to include mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain and monitor quality control for cold food items including, but not limited to, meat, fish, fowl, sauces, and seasonings
• Prepare food items according to designated recipes and quality standards
• Prepare guest orders in a friendly, timely and efficient manner
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards at all times
• Visually inspect all food sent from the kitchen and ensure plates are clean and appetizing
• Practice correct food handling and food storage procedures according to federal, state, local and company regulations

Skills

3+ years experience

Banquet prep

High-volume prep

Hotel experience

Protein temperatures knowledge

Knife skills

Open availability

Job description

Hilton in San Diego is seeking a Cook III to prepare, monitor, and plate hot dishes, ensuring quality and consistency across service.

You will follow recipes, maintain sanitation, and collaborate with your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. This role requires flexible scheduling, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with opportunities for growth within Hilton.