Hotel Line Cook

Hilton Garden Inn Boston/Waltham; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $22/hour

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Wellness program

Career advancement

MDP

Employee referral bonus

Team member discounts

Hotel discounts

Food & beverage discounts

Job summary

Hilton Garden Inn Boston/Waltham is seeking a Line Cook to join its hotel culinary team. You will prepare and execute menu dishes, maintain quality and presentation, and work with an experienced team to deliver a memorable dining experience for guests.

Whether you’re an experienced line cook or early in your culinary career, the hotel offers hands-on training and support to help you succeed, with opportunities for growth through the Management Development Program and team-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Strong culinary skills and a genuine passion for food.
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to recipes, specifications, and established quality standards.
• Maintain proper portion sizes, presentation, and consistency.
• Work efficiently across your assigned station during busy meal periods.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked workstation throughout each shift.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and kitchen safety procedures.
• Assist with kitchen cleaning, organization, and equipment maintenance.
• Communicate effectively with fellow culinary team members and management.
• Restock ingredients and supplies as needed throughout the shift.
• Support other kitchen stations and team members when needed.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

High-volume kitchen

Culinary skills

Education

Culinary education

Job description

About Us

We believe that Together Everyone Achieves More. Our culture is built around supporting one another, recognizing individual contributions, and creating opportunities for our associates to grow both personally and professionally.

We want every team member to find new reasons each day to enjoy what they do while building a rewarding career in hospitality.

About the Role

Are you passionate about food and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment? Do you take pride in preparing high-quality dishes while maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, safety, and consistency?

We are looking for a motivated Line Cook to join our hotel culinary team. In this role, you will be an important part of delivering an exceptional dining experience for our hotel guests. You’ll work alongside an experienced culinary team to prepare and execute menu items while maintaining the quality and presentation our guests expect.

Whether you are an experienced line cook or a food-service professional ready to take the next step in your culinary career, we are committed to providing the training and support you need to succeed.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and cook food items according to recipes, specifications, and established quality standards.

• Maintain proper portion sizes, presentation, and consistency.

• Work efficiently across your assigned station during busy meal periods.

• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked workstation throughout each shift.

• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and kitchen safety procedures.

• Assist with kitchen cleaning, organization, and equipment maintenance.

• Communicate effectively with fellow culinary team members and management.

• Restock ingredients and supplies as needed throughout the shift.

• Support other kitchen stations and team members when needed.

• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous line cook, prep cook, restaurant, or food-service experience preferred.

• Luxury or full-service hotel experience is a plus, but not required.

• Strong culinary skills and a genuine passion for food.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.

• Ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a team.

• Willingness to learn and develop new culinary skills.

• Culinary education or formal training is a plus, but not required.

Our team is dedicated to developing talented associates through hands-on training, teamwork, and a positive work environment.

Grow Your Culinary Career With Us

We believe your first position in our kitchen can be the beginning of a long-term career.

Potential Career Path:

• Line Cook

• Lead Cook

• Sous Chef

• Executive Chef

• Restaurant Manager

Our Management Development Program (MDP) is designed to help our top-performing associates develop the skills necessary to become tomorrow’s leaders. With dedication, performance, and the right opportunity, you could be on a path toward a management role in as little as one year.

What’s Your More?

If you're looking to plant your roots, become part of a team that feels like family, and build a career with an organization that invests in its people, we'd love to meet you.

TEAM Benefits

Eligible associates may enjoy:

• $22.00/hour starting pay

• 401(k)

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options

• Voluntary insurance programs

• Paid vacation, wellness, and holidays

• Career advancement opportunities

• Management Development Program

• Employee referral bonus program

• TEAM member discounts

• Hotel and travel discounts

• Food & beverage discounts at participating locations

• Additional benefits for eligible full-time positions

Travel & Hotel Discounts

With multiple brands and thousands of locations around the world, TEAM members have access to special hotel and travel discounts, along with potential food and beverage discounts. Whether you're visiting family, taking a well-deserved vacation, or exploring somewhere new, your employee benefits can help make travel more affordable.

Join Our TEAM

If you're dependable, passionate about food, and ready to grow your culinary career, we want to hear from you.

Bring your talent, your work ethic, and your desire to learn. We'll provide the training, teamwork, and opportunities to help you achieve MORE.

T.E.A.M. — Together Everyone Achieves More

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form (Form I-9) upon hire.

Source: Hospitality Online