Cook III, Main Kitchen - Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Hilton; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Employee stock purchase program

Paid parental leave

Caregiving support

Crisis concierge

Mental health resources

Generous PTO

Health & welfare benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Hilton in San Diego is seeking a skilled Cook III to join our Hotels culinary team. You will prepare, monitor, and ensure quality for hot menu items, following recipes and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of professional cooking experience, hotel kitchen exposure, and strong knife skills. Open availability to mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years professional cook experience.
• Banquet/high-volume prep experience is a plus.
• Hotel kitchen experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of proper temperatures for proteins.
• Good knife skills required.
• Open availability: mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain and monitor quality control for hot food items.
• Prepare food according to designated recipes and quality standards.
• Prepare guest orders in a timely and friendly manner.
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards.
• Visually inspect all food for quality and presentation.
• Follow proper food handling and storage procedures.

Skills

Cook experience

High-volume prep

Hotel experience

Food safety

Knife skills

Flexible schedule

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

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 Cook III, you would be responsible for preparing, maintaining and monitoring quality control for hot food items in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding service and financial profitability.

Responsibilities

Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards

• Prepare, maintain and monitor quality control for hot food items including, but not limited to, meat, fish, fowl, sauces, stocks 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

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A 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

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.

About Us

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.

Benefits

At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
• Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
• Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what’s next
• Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.