Line Cook · Entry

Cook III/Prep/Entry Level Cook

Hilton · San Jose, CA🇺🇸

USD 28.22/hr

Pay: USD 28.22/hr
Employment: Part-time
Contract: No separate contract type was accepted from the source listing.
Venue: Hotel
Location: San Jose, CA, United States
Posted: Yesterday
Schedule: Full Availability
Apply: On employer site

Job description

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 Prep 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.

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

Requirements

Employer-listed

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. According to UNITE HERE L19, the new hire hourly rate for this position is $28.22 for the First 6 months. After the First 6 months the rate will increase to $31.74. After 12 months, the rate will increase to the CBA rate of $35.27.