Drago's Lead Cook (Full Time) *free parking*

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Hilton as a Drago's Lead Cook! This role involves overseeing food preparation and ensuring quality service in a dynamic kitchen environment. Candidates will supervise team members, manage kitchen tasks, and uphold Hilton's high standards of cleanliness and food safety. Become part of a global hospitality leader dedicated to exceptional guest experiences.

Benefits

Earn paid time off from day 1

Free parking and meals

Option to be paid daily

Discounted hotel stays for team members

Debt free education

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations and team performance.
• Solid understanding of food safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and prepare food items according to recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and food sanitation in the kitchen.
• Manage guest orders efficiently and with a friendly demeanor.

Skills

Cleanliness

Food Safety

Customer Focus

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

• Earn paid time off from day 1
• Free parking and free meals
• Option to be paid daily
• Discounted hotel stays for team members and family and friends.
• Debt free education

Assists in supervising and actively participating in the food production area of the kitchen in order to maintain Hilton’s high standard of quality.

What will I be doing?
As a Drago's Lead Cook, you would be responsible for overseeing and participating in the preparation of food items in accordance with recipes and established standards in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Oversee and prepare food items according to designated recipes and quality standards
• Oversee and maintain cleanliness and food sanitation
• Manage guest orders in a friendly, timely and efficient manner
• Ensure knowledge of menu and all food products
• Stock and maintain par levels for designated food station(s)
• Visually inspect all food sent from the kitchen
• Practice correct food handling and food storage procedures according to federal, state, local and company regulations
• Assist in monitoring and developing team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, assisting with evaluations, training, scheduling and assigning work and delivering recognition and reward
• Prepare requisitions for supplies and food items, as needed

What are we looking for?
Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!