Lead Culinary Cook

Canopy by Hilton Memphis Downtown Beale Street; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Voluntary 보험

Management Development Program

TEAM and Travel Discounts

Vacation/Well/Holiday Pay

Career Advancement Opportunities

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Canopy by Hilton Memphis Downtown Beale Street seeks a Lead Culinary Cook to run menu preparation with the kitchen TEAM, ensuring quality, safety, and timely service in a luxury hotel setting. This position covers AM/Morning and PM/Evening shifts with advancement opportunities through the Management Development Program.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, attention to detail, and a passion for hospitality in a fast-paced environment. Previous hotel culinary experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary or line cook experience preferred; luxury hotel experience is a plus.
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for food and hospitality.
• Leadership skills and ability to support and motivate a kitchen TEAM.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to culinary excellence.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Culinary degree or formal training is a plus, but not required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute menu items according to recipes, quality standards, and presentation specifications.
• Help lead and support the kitchen TEAM during daily service.
• Ensure food is prepared accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner.
• Monitor food quality, portion sizes, and presentation.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked workstation.
• Assist with kitchen opening, closing, cleaning, and organization.
• Help train and support other culinary TEAM members as needed.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and food production standards.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Culinary skills

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

About Us:

Our TEAM culture motivates and encourages each individual member to achieve "MORE" in daily life and prosper in their career with a company that values them. Our hope is that each day you will uncover new reasons to love what you do!

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

About the Role:

Do you thrive in a fun, fast-paced environment? Are you a detail-oriented culinary professional with strong leadership and time-management skills who is passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences? If so, we’d love to have you join our TEAM!

As a Lead Culinary Cook, you will play an important role in preparing and executing menu offerings while supporting the kitchen TEAM and maintaining high standards for food quality, presentation, safety, and sanitation. You will help guide daily kitchen operations and ensure food is prepared consistently and efficiently.

Seeking 2 Part-Time AM/Morning Shift Lead Culinary Cooks

Seeking 1 Part-Time PM/Evening Shift Lead Culinary Cook

Advancement Opportunities & Professional Career Path

Sous Chef Executive Chef Restaurant Manager

Are you looking to plant your roots, be a part of a TEAM that feels like family, and grow your career within a prospering establishment that invests in its associates?

Our Management Development Program is a perfect way to get you to the next level! The MDP Program takes our top talent of today and creates the leaders of tomorrow. YOU could achieve a management opportunity in less than one year! What's Your More?

TEAM Benefits

• 401k
• Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Voluntary Insurance
• Management Development Program
• TEAM and Travel Discounts
• Vacation/Well/Holiday Pay
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program

Full-Time positions are benefits eligible, including time off, travel discounts, medical and other insurance options are also available.

Travel Discounts - With multiple brands and thousands of locations around the world, TEAM members are eligible for special travel discounts and sometimes even F&B discounts! Get away to relax, visit family, or see the World!

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute menu items according to recipes, quality standards, and presentation specifications
• Help lead and support the kitchen TEAM during daily service
• Ensure food is prepared accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner
• Monitor food quality, portion sizes, and presentation
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked workstation
• Assist with kitchen opening, closing, cleaning, and organization
• Help train and support other culinary TEAM members as needed
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and food production standards

Requirements

• Previous culinary or line cook experience preferred; luxury hotel experience is a plus
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for food and hospitality
• Leadership skills and ability to support and motivate a kitchen TEAM
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to culinary excellence
• Ability to work efficient in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices
• Culinary degree or formal training is a plus, but not required
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

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