Description

Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Clara, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, is not just a workplace but a community. We are currently looking for a Full Time Line Cook. We offer great perks such as free parking and team member meals while on shifts, recognition programs that celebrate your achievements, and a best-in-class team member travel program that allows you to explore new places. This is just a sample of the many reasons why Hilton was named #1 World's Best Workplace by Fortune Magazine and Great Places to Work. We invite you to join our team and see why we ranked #1. 

Schedule: 2p-10:30p availability required, including weekends and holidays.

Starting Pay Rate: $23/hr.

We offer great benefits such as medical, dental and vision along with our rich team member travel discount program. We celebrate our team members each month with special recognition programs such as Team Member of the Month, Birthday celebrations and fun events. 

A Dinner Cook is responsible for preparing food items in our Valley Plaza Restaurant in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability while maintaining correct food handling and high sanitation standards.  

What will I be doing?

As a Cook, you would be responsible for preparing food items following recipes and established standards in the hotel's ensuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Prepares all food items according to recipe cards and correct handling procedures. Maintains the highest quality. 
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards at all times.
• Manage guest orders in a friendly, timely, and efficient manner.
• Ensure knowledge of menu and food products
• Stock and maintain designated food stations(s)
• Visually inspect all food sent from the kitchen.
• Practice correct food handling and storage procedures according to federal, state, local, and company regulations.
• Provide support to the front of the house by responding to guests' questions and/or concerns about menu items. 

Requirements

What are we looking for?

• 1-2 years of cook experience preferred, preferably in a high-volume restaurant in a hotel environment.
• Have a positive "can-do" attitude and be part of a team. 
• Will need to work independently at times and be able to remain calm during busy shifts. 
• Must be able to work evening shifts from 2 PM on up and on weekends, 
• Good communication skills and must be able to read/write in English. 

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 a 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!