Cook II - President Abraham Lincoln Springfield, a DoubleTree Hotel

The President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel is looking for a Cook II to join their Culinary team!  This 310-room property is located just a short walk from Bank of Springfield Center and Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library. Illinois State Museum, Knights Action Park, and Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport are less than 15 minutes' drive away.

The ideal candidate will have previous culinary production experience and exhibit progressive career growth, a self-driven work ethic with heavy attention to detail and cleanliness and a positive and professional approach to hospitality. This is a fantastic opportunity to refine your culinary skills and expand your knowledge in a creative atmosphere

Pay: $16.00

Shift Structure: Full-Time, Full Availability

The ideal Cook II candidate brings strong culinary skills, reliability, and professionalism to Lindsay’s Restaurant inside the President Abraham Lincoln Springfield DoubleTree by Hilton. They thrive in a polished hotel kitchen environment, consistently preparing the hearty Midwestern dishes guests expect while supporting the restaurant’s casual yet presidential dining experience. A great Cook II ensures quality, efficiency, and guest satisfaction in every plate served.

What will I be doing?

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

• Prepare cold and hot food items including, but not limited to, salads, fruits, dressings, fish items, appetizers, sandwiches and burgers, and side items according to designated recipes and quality standards
• 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 food storage procedures according to federal, state, local and company regulations

The Benefits

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:

• Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay

• Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family

• Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program

• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel

• Parental leave to support new 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*

• 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement

• Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount

• Career growth and development

• Team Member Resource Groups

• Recognition and rewards programs

* Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable

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!