Hotel Cook

Commonwealth Hotels; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

NEXT DAY PAY

Flexible spending accounts

Vacation, Personal Days, Holidays

Employee Discounts

Online training

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Commonwealth Hotels in Manhattan, KS is seeking a Hotel Restaurant Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner items, follow Hilton/DoubleTree recipes, and help ensure guests enjoy a seamless dining experience from arrival to departure.

The role emphasizes safety, station setup, inventory awareness, guest interaction, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. We value reliability, a friendly demeanor, basic food safety knowledge, and flexibility to work weekends

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in food service, hospitality, or customer service (preferred).
• Friendly and welcoming demeanor.
• Ability to interact professionally with guests and address their needs.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Ability to prepare and handle food safely.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with coworkers.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing tasks or guest demands.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to DoubleTree/Hilton recipes, standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Set up, stock, and maintain workstations to meet kitchen demands during service hours.
• Ensure consistent food quality by checking ingredients for freshness, taste, temperature, and presentation.
• Follow Hilton, DoubleTree, and local health department sanitation and food safety regulations.
• Work closely with kitchen staff, servers, and management to maintain smooth service during high-volume periods.
• Assist in receiving, rotating, and storing inventory and supplies.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Customer service

Food safety knowledge

Team player

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Join Our Team at the DoubleTree by Hilton Manhattan! The DoubleTree by Hilton Manhattan, Kansas, is seeking a Hotel Restaurant Cook!

About Us:

DoubleTree by Hilton Manhattan, near Kansas State University, is the ideal place to grow your career in hospitality. Just minutes from Sunset Zoo and Aggieville, our pet-friendly hotel offers a heated indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, and versatile meeting space. We are committed to creating exceptional experiences for guests and an outstanding workplace for our team.

Why This Role?

Working as a Hotel Cook at the DoubleTree by Hilton Manhattan, Kansas, offers a rewarding opportunity to be part of a dynamic hospitality team. The Hotel Cook role allows you to be at the forefront of delivering exceptional service, ensuring guests have a seamless and enjoyable experience from check-in to check-out.

What's In It for You?

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Financial Perks: 401(k) with company match, NEXT DAY PAY, and flexible spending accounts
• Time Off: Vacation, Personal Days, and Holiday Pay
• Exclusive Discounts: Hotel, food, and beverage savings for personal travel
• Professional Growth: Online training courses
• Additional Support: Employee Assistance Program, jury duty leave, bereavement leave, and more

Key Responsibilities for the Hotel Restaurant Cook include:

Food Preparation:

• Prepare and cook menu items according to DoubleTree/Hilton recipes, standards, and presentation guidelines. This includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, banquets, and special events.

Station Management:

• Set up, stock, and maintain workstations to meet kitchen demands during service hours (line cooking, buffet preparation, banquet cooking, etc.).

Quality Control:

• Ensure consistent food quality by checking ingredients for freshness, taste, temperature, and presentation.

Health & Safety Compliance:

• Follow Hilton, DoubleTree, and local health department sanitation and food safety regulations (e.g., proper food handling, cleaning, temperature checks, and storage practices).
• Work closely with kitchen staff, servers, and management to maintain smooth service, especially during high-volume periods like conferences, weddings, or game weekends (especially important in Manhattan, KS, with K-State events).

Inventory & Supplies:

• Assist in receiving, rotating, and properly storing inventory and supplies. Help with monthly inventories when needed.

Guest Satisfaction:

• Occasionally interact with guests (e.g., open kitchen, chef's station events) to ensure satisfaction and accommodate special requests.

Equipment Care:

• Properly use and clean kitchen equipment, and report maintenance issues promptly to keep operations safe and efficient.

What We Are Looking for in a Hotel Restaurant Cook includes:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in food service, hospitality, or customer service (preferred).
• Friendly and welcoming demeanor.
• Ability to interact professionally with guests and address their needs.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Ability to prepare and handle food safely.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with coworkers.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing tasks or guest demands.

Applicants should have the flexibility to work weekends & holidays

Why Commonwealth Hotels?

Founded in 1986, Commonwealth Hotels is a leading hospitality management company known for our exceptional guest and associate satisfaction, market premiums, and superior ROI. We believe in fostering a world-class culture where great people deliver extraordinary results.

Explore Our Hotel:

https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/mhkrddt-doubletree-manhattan/

At Commonwealth Hotels, we value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Join us in shaping the future of hospitality in Manhattan, Kansas!