Banquet Cook - Cleveland

The Hilton Cleveland Downtown is looking for their next Banquet Cook to join their culinary team!

Soaring 32 stories with stunning views of Lake Erie, Hilton Cleveland Downtown is located in the heart of downtown with 600 modern guest rooms, and upscale amenities like an indoor pool and rooftop bar. Connected to the Convention Center, it's just steps from Cleveland's key nightlife & entertainment district. The Hilton Cleveland Downtown provides a dynamic and professional setting for team members to grow their hospitality careers.

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Hilton Cleveland Downtown | Dine & Drink

Full-Time

Pay: $21.80 an hour

Shift Pattern: Flexible with the ability to work AM as well as nights, weekends and holidays

The ideal candidate for the Banquet Cook position at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown is an experienced culinary professional with a background in high-volume banquet operations. They are eager to learn, motivated to grow their skills, and able to work both independently and collaboratively within a fast‑paced team environment. This candidate demonstrates strong attention to detail, takes pride in consistent food quality, and maintains a positive, solution‑focused attitude.

Flexibility in scheduling including evenings, weekends, and holidays is essential to support the dynamic needs of the hotel’s banquet and event operations.

As a banquet cook, you would be responsible for preparing 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:

• Prepare food items according to designated recipes and quality standards
• Follow BEOs to ensure accurate menu execution for all functions.
• Assist with food preparation for large‑volume events while adhering to timelines.
• Set up and break down banquet kitchen stations before and after service.
• Manage guest orders in a friendly, timely and efficient manner
• Demonstrate proper knife skills
• Ensure knowledge of menu and all food products
• Follow a production sheet with minimal guidance
• Have a strong understanding of mother sauces
• Visually inspect all food sent from the kitchen
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards at all times
• Practice correct food handling and food storage procedures according to federal, state, local and company regulations

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 Daily Pay
• 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

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.
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