Prep Cook: Elevate Guest Experience & Hospitality

Hilton; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Paid parental leave

Caregiving support

Crisis concierge

Mental health resources

Paid time off

Health & welfare benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Hilton in San Jose, CA is seeking a Prep Cook to join our Hotels team. You’ll prepare high-quality dishes according to designated recipes and standards, delight guests with efficient service, and support the kitchen with basic prep tasks to help more senior cooks.

This role emphasizes hospitality, integrity, teamwork, and ownership. The position offers hourly pay starting at $28.22, rising to $31.74 after six months and $35.27 after a year, with benefits and travel perks described in our team

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering hospitality standards.
• Ability to follow recipes and quality standards.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation basics.

Responsibilities

• 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 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

Skills

Hospitality

Integrity

Leadership

Teamwork

Ownership

Job description

Hilton in San Jose, CA is seeking a Prep Cook to join our Hotels team. You’ll prepare high-quality dishes according to designated recipes and standards, delight guests with efficient service, and support the kitchen with basic prep tasks to help more senior cooks.

This role emphasizes hospitality, integrity, teamwork, and ownership. The position offers hourly pay starting at $28.22, rising to $31.74 after six months and $35.27 after a year, with benefits and travel perks described in our team