PM Line Cook (Full Time) - Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Hilton; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Des Moines Downtown is seeking a Line Cook to join our team in the heart of Des Moines. You will prepare high-quality dishes, manage guest orders, and execute advanced cooking techniques in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

Open availability in evenings, weekends, and holidays is required to ensure smooth service and guest satisfaction. Join Hilton to contribute to exceptional hospitality and memorable dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to designated recipes and quality standards.
• Manage guest orders efficiently while ensuring a positive dining experience.
• Apply advanced cooking techniques with possible station independence.
• Inspect plates ahead of serving to ensure quality and presentation.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace following food safety protocols.
• Assist with training and cover minor supervisory duties as needed.
• Comply with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness standards.

Job description

Hilton Des Moines Downtown is looking for their next Line Cook! Hilton Des Moines Downtown is a modern, full-service hotel located in the heart of downtown Des Moines, offering convenient access to the city\'s dining, entertainment, business, and cultural attractions. With contemporary accommodations, a variety of dining and event spaces, and a strong focus on exceptional guest service, the hotel provides an energetic environment where hospitality professionals can grow and thrive. Join our team and be part of delivering memorable experiences to guests visiting Des Moines.

Shift Pattern: Open availability required in the evenings, weekend and holidays included.

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 Line Cook , you\'re not just preparing great tasting food items - you\'re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

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: Manage guest orders efficiently while ensuring a positive dining experience
• Execute advanced cooking techniques: Maintain a strong knowledge of more advanced cooking (e.g., sauces, roasting, grilling, plating) with the possibility of working a station independently as needed
• 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: Manage multiple tickets/orders at once, assist with training, and step in for minor supervisory duties as needed
• 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.