Lead Cook

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown is looking for a Temporary Lead Cook!  Located in the heart of downtown Portland where our Team Members love being a part of our award-winning culture. From a friendly workplace environment to competitive health benefits, career growth opportunities and our Go Hilton travel discount program. In addition, the property offers free meals during shifts. We know that you’ll love being a part of the Hilton team that was ranked #1 on Great Places to Work and on Fortune’s World’s Best Workplaces list!

The ideal candidate will possess: 

• A minimum of 2 years experience as a lead cook or kitchen supervisor
•  Banquet experience highly preferred

• Ability to work a varied schedule with available to work weekends and holidays

• Previous hotel or country club cook experience is a plus!

Schedule: Open and flexible availability required including early mornings, afternoons and evenings, weekends and holidays.

Pay Rate: $22.00/hr

What will I be doing?

As a Lead Cook, you would be responsible for overseeing and participating in the preparation of food items in accordance with recipes and established standards 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:

• Oversee and prepare food items according to designated recipes and quality standards
• Oversee and maintain cleanliness and food sanitation
• Manage guest orders in a friendly, timely and efficient manner
• Ensure knowledge of menu and all food products
• Stock and maintain par levels for designated food station(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
• https://jobs.hilton.com/apac/en/job/HOT0CHJM/Lead-Cook-Temporary-Embassy-Suites-Portland