Cook III, (Part-Time) - The Drake

Hilton; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incredible travel perks

ESPP with 15% discount

Paid parental leave

Mental health resources

Paid time off

Job summary

The Drake, part of the Hilton family, seeks a Cook III in Chicago to prepare high-quality dishes and deliver memorable dining experiences in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

You’ll follow designated recipes, maintain sanitary workspaces, and assist higher-ranked cooks with basic prep while ensuring quality and presentation standards. Join a legendary luxury hotel that prioritizes exceptional hospitality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in hot food preparation and plating.
• Ability to follow designated recipes and quality standards.
• Maintain safe and sanitary work environment.
• Able to work in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality dishes according to designated recipes and quality standards.
• Delight our guests by preparing guest orders efficiently while ensuring a positive dining experience.
• Execute basic food prep and assist higher-ranked cooks with salads, sides, and basic breakfast.
• Inspect all preparations and dishes ahead of serving to ensure quality and presentation standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace; keep stations stocked and sanitary.
• Master kitchen equipment and recipes to manage product and operational needs.
• Comply with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations to ensure guest and team member well-being.

Skills

Food preparation

Quality control

Sanitation

Teamwork

Basic cooking

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Job Identification: 223877

Job Category: Culinary

Job Schedule: Full time

Salary $27.33/USD/Hourly

Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, including disability/vets

The Drake is a legendary luxury hotel in the heart of Chicago, bringing together timeless elegance, exceptional service, and a vibrant hospitality environment. As part of the Hilton family, The Drake offers hospitality professionals the opportunity to work alongside talented teams, develop their skills, and build a rewarding career at one of the city's most recognized properties. If you're passionate about delivering memorable guest experiences and thrive in a fast-paced environment, come grow with us!

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're not just preparing great tasting hot 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: Prepare guest orders efficiently while ensuring a positive dining experience

• Execute basic food prep: Maintain a strong knowledge of basic prep work and simple cooking tasks (e.g., salads, sides, basic breakfast) to assist higher-ranked cooks

• 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: Master kitchen equipment and recipes

• 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.

How We'll Help You Thrive

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.

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 (https://www.hilton.com/en/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 (https://jobs.hilton.com/blogs) to see why we're more than a great place to stay—we're a great place to work.