Lead Cook & Kitchen Leader - High-Impact Part-Time

Hilton; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Hilton is seeking a Lead Cook in San Jose, CA for a part-time role. The position offers an opportunity to prepare high-quality dishes, manage stations, and ensure top-quality presentation for guests.

Compensation starts at $29.93/hour, increasing to $37.41/hour over time per the union contract. The role requires at least two years of lead or supervisory cooking experience and a commitment to Hilton's hospitality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience as a lead or supervisor cook.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality dishes according to designated recipes and quality standards.
• Delight our guests by managing guest orders efficiently and creating a positive dining experience.
• Execute complex recipes and oversee stations, execution, quality control and inventory checks.
• Inspect all preparations and plates to ensure quality and presentation standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace with proper food handling, storage and safety protocols.
• Coordinate timing and plating, manage/direct cooks during shifts, assist with inventory checks and ordering.
• Comply with health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness regulations.

Skills

Lead cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Hilton is seeking a Lead Cook in San Jose, CA for a part-time role. The position offers an opportunity to prepare high-quality dishes, manage stations, and ensure top-quality presentation for guests.

Compensation starts at $29.93/hour, increasing to $37.41/hour over time per the union contract. The role requires at least two years of lead or supervisory cooking experience and a commitment to Hilton's hospitality standards.