Cook III - DoubleTree by Hilton Abilene

DoubleTree by Hilton Abilene is looking for their next Cook III! 

We're located across the street from the Abilene Convention Center in the heart of downtown, among restaurants and businesses. The free Adamson-Spaulding Storybook Garden is a block away, and the Grace Museum and Frontier Texas Museum are within one mile. We are four miles from the Abilene Zoo and six miles from the Abilene Regional Airport. We offer a pool and fitness center.

***The ideal candidate is a bright, energetic team player that brings experience working in restaurants and kitchens and is excited to learn and grow with hands on experience in the culinary field! 

Shift Pattern : Open availability, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays from 5am - 12am to be considered for the hotel. 

What will I be doing?

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

• Prepare, maintain and monitor quality control for hot food items including, but not limited to, meat, fish, fowl, sauces, stocks and seasonings
• Prepare food items according to designated recipes and quality standards
• Prepare guest orders in a friendly, timely and efficient manner
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards at all times
• Visually inspect all food sent from the kitchen and ensure plates are clean and appetizing
• 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!