Overnight Cook (Part-Time)

Hilton

New Orleans (LA)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 29,000

Part time

9 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
FSA
401(k) Plan
Employee Assistance
Free Meals
Discounted Parking
Team Discounts
Paid Time Off
Travel Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Education Programs
Language Courses

Job summary

Hilton in New Orleans is seeking a part-time Cook to prepare menu items according to recipes and quality standards, while ensuring a positive guest dining experience. You will handle basic prep tasks, maintain cleanliness, and comply with safety and sanitation regulations to support a smooth kitchen operation.

This role offers team-first collaboration, reliable hours, and access to Hilton employee benefits.

Qualifications

  • Prepare menu items according to designated recipes and quality standards.
  • Delight guests with efficient service and positive dining experiences.
  • Maintain knowledge of basic prep work and simple cooking tasks to assist higher-ranked cooks.
  • Inspect all preparations and dishes for quality and presentation before serving.
  • Keep workstations clean, stocked, and sanitary while following safety protocols.
  • Comply with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare high-quality dishes according to recipes and standards.
  • Delight guests with accurate orders and timely service.
  • Assist with basic prep tasks and station setup.
  • Inspect plates for quality before serving.
  • Maintain clean, organized workspaces and proper storage.

Skills

Cooking
Food Prep
Quality Standards
Guest Service
Teamwork

Job description

Job Identification: 223661

Job Category: Culinary

Job Schedule: Part time

Salary 18.50

Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, including disability/vets

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Cook , you’re not just preparing great tasting hot food items – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Team Member Benefits

When you join our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Medical & Vision Insurance – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana

Dental & Voluntary Insurance – SunLife

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Through WEX

401(k) Retirement Plan – Fidelity, with up to 5% employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – ComPsych

Free Team Member Meals

Discounted Parking

Property Discounts – Restaurants, Gift Shop, and Spa

Paid Time Off (PTO) Program

Go Hilton Travel Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Guild Education Program

EF Corporate Learning / Language Courses

Medical/Dental coverage begins on the first of the month following 60 days of employment

401(k) eligibility begins after 90 days of employment; new hires are auto enrolled.

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:

  • Prepare high-quality dishes: Prepare menu items according to designated recipes and quality standards

  • Delight our guests: Prepare guest orders efficiently while ensuring a positive dining experience

  • Execute basic food prep: Maintain a strong knowledge of basic prep work and simple cooking tasks (e.g., salads, sides, basic breakfast) to assist higher-ranked cooks

  • Inspect and finalize plates: Inspect all preparations and dishes ahead of serving to ensure they meet quality and presentation standards

  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace: Keep food service stations stocked and sanitary while following proper food handling, storage, and safety protocols

  • Manage product and operational needs: Master kitchen equipment and recipes

  • Comply with regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member well-being

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

How We'll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

  • Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program

  • Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future

  • Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents

  • Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones

  • Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care

  • Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most

  • Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered

  • Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what’s next

*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands (https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/) , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog (https://jobs.hilton.com/blogs) to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.

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