Lead Line Cook

Why us? Hilton Denver City Center 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 Overview Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe sanitary work environment. Responsibilities Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers. Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs. Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures. Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked. Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables. Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP. Qualifications High school education or equivalent experience. Minimum one year food service or related work. Knowledge of cooking and the practices and procedures of a kitchen in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying: Position regularly involves lifting food cases and metros weighing up to 70 lbs. Items include food, small equipment -75% of the time. Periodic climbing required. Bending of the knees does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day. Mobility - full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day. Continuous standing - during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day. Must be able to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff. Must be able to see that product is prepared appropriately. Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying. Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing. Environment Inside 100% of 8 hour shift. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees. Benefits Employee Referral Program - $500 to $1000 based on position! Free Monthly RTD EcoPass - Full time Only Sage Savings Spot Deals on furniture, electronics, cell phone plans, flowers, restaurants and much, much more! Discounted Hotel rates at all Hilton & Sage managed Hotels & Restaurants Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K & Flex Spending Account (FT Employees) Paid time off for Vacation, Sick days and Holidays (FT Employees) A fun work environment that encourages individuality, recognition, growth & development Salary USD $24.50 - USD $24.50 /Hr. ID: 2026-31833 Position Type: Regular Full-Time Property: Hilton Denver City Center Outlet: Hotel Category: Culinary Min: USD $24.50/Hr. Max: USD $24.50/Hr. Address: 1701 California St City: Denver State: Colorado EOE Protected Veterans/Disability #J-18808-Ljbffr