Lead Cook: Elevate Cuisine & Guest Experience

Hilton Garden Inn - Pittsburgh University Place; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Garden Inn - Pittsburgh University Place is seeking a Cook to prepare food items according to recipes and standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary kitchen. The role emphasizes consistent quality across appetizers, entrees, and baked goods, with focus on presentation and guest satisfaction.

You will follow safety guidelines, work on a variety of stations, and support sustainability practices. The position requires prior culinary experience or training and may require a Health

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• Previous culinary experience or equivalent training required.
• Department of Health Sanitation certificate may be required.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes to prepare food items accordingly.
• Wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables; cut, trim, or clean meat.
• Prepare appetizers, salads, or cold dishes.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Bake breads, rolls, or other baked goods.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food for pick up by server or deliver to guests.
• Maintain clean and sanitized work areas such as cutting boards, counters and work spaces.
• Secure and store food items properly.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Follow safe food handling procedures.
• Follow guidelines related to sustainability practices related to HHM's EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits and wear protective safety equipment.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Education

High School diploma

Department of Health Sanitation certificate

Culinary experience

Job description

Hilton Garden Inn - Pittsburgh University Place is seeking a Cook to prepare food items according to recipes and standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary kitchen. The role emphasizes consistent quality across appetizers, entrees, and baked goods, with focus on presentation and guest satisfaction.

You will follow safety guidelines, work on a variety of stations, and support sustainability practices. The position requires prior culinary experience or training and may require a Health