Cook J1 Intern/Trainee- Casa Marina

Hilton; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton in Key West is seeking a Prep Cook to join our Hotels team and brighten guests' days through warm hospitality and delicious meals.

You will prepare menu items, follow recipes, and maintain sanitary, well-organized stations while contributing to a memorable dining experience for every guest.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of basic prep work and cooking tasks.
• Ability to follow designated recipes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality dishes according to recipes and standards.
• Delight guests by delivering efficient and positive dining experiences.
• Assist higher-ranked cooks with basic prep work and dishes.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Teamwork

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 Prep Cook , 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.