Line Cook: Precision, Speed & Quality in the Kitchen

Hilton; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton in Houston seeks a Cook / Line Cook to prepare high-quality meals and support a fast-paced kitchen. You will follow recipes, uphold safety standards, and collaborate with staff to maintain cleanliness and order at line stations.

The role emphasizes accurate portioning, proper plate presentation, and adherence to established procedures. Training and certifications such as ServSafe or Food Handler are valued assets.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent training is preferred.
• Minimum 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
• Current TABC TX or RVSP LA certificate; Food Handler's or ServSafe certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety food items utilizing a variety of kitchen equipment such as broilers, ovens, grills, and fryers.
• Assumes responsibility for the quality of food served.
• Knows, learns, and complies consistently with our standards, cooking methods, kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portions food products as directed prior to cooking according to assigned standards and recipe specifications.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handles, stores, labels, and rotates all products properly.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Communicates department needs with regard to inventory and supplies to management.
• Opens and/or closes the kitchen properly and follows the opening/closing checklist for kitchen stations as directed.
• Assists others in opening/closing the kitchen.
• Assist with food and beverage inventories as directed.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by manager.

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent training

6 months experience in a similar capacity

TABC TX or RVSP LA certificate

Food Handler's certificate or ServSafe certification

Job description

Hilton in Houston seeks a Cook / Line Cook to prepare high-quality meals and support a fast-paced kitchen. You will follow recipes, uphold safety standards, and collaborate with staff to maintain cleanliness and order at line stations.

The role emphasizes accurate portioning, proper plate presentation, and adherence to established procedures. Training and certifications such as ServSafe or Food Handler are valued assets.