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 Second Cook, you’re not just preparing great tasting food – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.
As a Second Cook you will be responsible for the production and organization of the mise en place of the kitchen and help the First Cook. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following activities:
- 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: Prepare food using appropriate techniques of cooking
- 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.
What are we looking for?
A Second Cook in Hilton is always working on behalf of our guests and clients and team with your coworkers. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
• Good written and verbal communication
• Organization / discipline
• Attention and concentration
• Know how to work in teams
• Positive attitude
• Interest in developing the area / company
• Ability to work under pressure
It will be advantageous in this position if you demonstrate the following capabilities and advantages:
• Previous experience in industrial kitchen
• A degree or diploma in Hotel Management or equivalent
• Certified Food Handler