Hotel Cook

Join Our Team at the DoubleTree by Hilton Manhattan!

The DoubleTree by Hilton Manhattan, Kansas, is seeking a Hotel Restaurant Cook!

About Us:
DoubleTree by Hilton Manhattan, near Kansas State University, is the ideal place to grow your career in hospitality. Just minutes from Sunset Zoo and Aggieville, our pet-friendly hotel offers a heated indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, and versatile meeting space. We are committed to creating exceptional experiences for guests and an outstanding workplace for our team.

Why This Role?
Working as a Hotel Cook at the DoubleTree by Hilton Manhattan, Kansas, offers a rewarding opportunity to be part of a dynamic hospitality team. The Hotel Cook role allows you to be at the forefront of delivering exceptional service, ensuring guests have a seamless and enjoyable experience from check-in to check-out.

What's In It for You?
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision
Financial Perks: 401(k) with company match, NEXT DAY PAY, and flexible spending accounts
Time Off: Vacation, Personal Days, and Holiday Pay
Exclusive Discounts: Hotel, food, and beverage savings for personal travel
Professional Growth: Online training courses
Additional Support: Employee Assistance Program, jury duty leave, bereavement leave, and more

Key Responsibilities for the Hotel Restaurant Cook include:
Food Preparation:

• Prepare and cook menu items according to DoubleTree/Hilton recipes, standards, and presentation guidelines. This includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, banquets, and special events.

Station Management:

• Set up, stock, and maintain workstations to meet kitchen demands during service hours (line cooking, buffet preparation, banquet cooking, etc.).

Quality Control:

• Ensure consistent food quality by checking ingredients for freshness, taste, temperature, and presentation.

Health & Safety Compliance:

• Follow Hilton, DoubleTree, and local health department sanitation and food safety regulations (e.g., proper food handling, cleaning, temperature checks, and storage practices).

Team Collaboration:

• Work closely with kitchen staff, servers, and management to maintain smooth service, especially during high-volume periods like conferences, weddings, or game weekends (especially important in Manhattan, KS, with K-State events).

Inventory & Supplies:

• Assist in receiving, rotating, and properly storing inventory and supplies. Help with monthly inventories when needed.

Guest Satisfaction:

• Occasionally interact with guests (e.g., open kitchen, chef's station events) to ensure satisfaction and accommodate special requests.

Equipment Care:

• Properly use and clean kitchen equipment, and report maintenance issues promptly to keep operations safe and efficient.

What We Are Looking for in a Hotel Restaurant Cook includes:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in food service, hospitality, or customer service (preferred).
• Friendly and welcoming demeanor.
• Ability to interact professionally with guests and address their needs.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Ability to prepare and handle food safely.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with coworkers.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing tasks or guest demands.

Applicants should have the flexibility to work weekends & holidays

Why Commonwealth Hotels?
Founded in 1986, Commonwealth Hotels is a leading hospitality management company known for our exceptional guest and associate satisfaction, market premiums, and superior ROI. We believe in fostering a world-class culture where great people deliver extraordinary results.

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At Commonwealth Hotels, we value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Join us in shaping the future of hospitality in Manhattan, Kansas! Apply today!