at Hilton in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
The President Abraham Lincoln Springfield, a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel is looking for a Lead Cook to join their Culinary team\!
Appointed in downtown Springfield, a short walk from Bank of Springfield Center and Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library, this hotel offers 310 rooms, 14,000 sq\. ft\. of event space, Lindsay’s Restaurant and The Globe Tavern & Restaurant and in\-room dining\.
This position will primarily focus on PM Production/Supervising \. The ideal candidate for this position must be available for PM shifts starting between 12\-3PM\. Preferred candidates will have a minimum 2 year leadership experience and 5\-8 years culinary experience\.
This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to get their foot in the door and grow their culinary career\!
This is a full\-time position which will require full availability to work weekdays, weekends and holidays\.
We offer starting wage ranging from $17\-19/hour, amazing Hilton travel perks, discounted parking, paid time off, on top of FULL medical benefits\!
What will I be doing?
As a Lead Cook , you would be responsible for preparing, maintaining and monitoring quality control for hot food items in the hotel’s continuing effort to deliver outstanding service and financial profitability\. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
+ Prepare, maintain and monitor quality control for hot and cold food items including, but not limited to, meat, fish, fowl, sauces, stocks and seasonings; baked items, salads, etc\.
+ Prepare food items according to designated recipes and quality standards
+ Prepare guest orders in a friendly, timely and efficient manner
+ Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards at all times
+ Visually inspect all food sent from the kitchen and ensure plates are clean and appetizing
+ Practice correct food handling and food storage procedures according to federal, state, local and company regulations
What are the benefits of working for Hilton?\*
Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:
+ Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
+ Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
+ Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program \(ESPP\) \- you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount\!
+ Maternity and parental leave, including 12 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents and four weeks of paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
+ Debt\-Free Education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications
+ Flexible shifts and days off
+ Comprehensive Health Insurance coverage for you and your family, including Telemedicine and at\-home care via AmazonCare
+ Mental health resources including free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program
+ Best\-in\-Class Paid Time Off \(PTO\)
+ 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
\\Available benefits may vary depending upon property\-specific terms and conditions of employment
What are we looking for?
Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry\. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success\. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values\. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:
+ Hospitality \- We’re passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences\.
+ Integrity \- We do the right thing, all the time\.
+ Leadership \- We’re leaders in our industry and in our communities\.
+ Teamwork \- We’re team players in everything we do\.
+ Ownership \- We’re the owners of our actions and decisions\.
+ Now \- We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline
In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
+ Quality
+ Productivity
+ Dependability
+ Customer Focus
+ Adaptability
What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full\-service hotels and resorts to extended\-stay suites and mid\-priced hotels\. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value\. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands\. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day\. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all\!
Job: Culinary
Title: Lead Cook \- President Abraham Lincoln Springfield\- a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
Location: null
Requisition ID: HOT09HUV
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