Job Description:

The iconic Caribe Hilton is looking for their next First Cook to join their Culinary team.

Located on a beautiful peninsula in San Juan, Puerto Rico, it is a vibrant destination beach-front resort! Sitting on 17 acres of tropical landscape, the resort is just a short distance from Old San Juan, the vibrant Condado district and the Puerto Rico Convention Center. Featuring a picturesque ocean-side boardwalk, 652 guest rooms and 65,000 square feet of meeting space.

Shift Pattern:Flexible schedule required. Rotating shifts throughout the week.

Pay Rate:$17.69 per hour

What are the benefits of working for Hilton?*

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:

• Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
• Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
• Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount!
• Maternity and parental leave, including 12 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents and four weeks of paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive 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
• Flexible shifts and days off
• Comprehensive Health Insurance coverage for you and your family, including Telemedicine and at-home care via AmazonCare
• Mental health resources including free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement

*Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment

What will I be doing?

As a First Cook, you are responsible for preparing and presenting high quality dishes to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Cook will also be required to prepare all mis-en-place and contribute to departmental targets. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Prepare and present high quality dishes within company guidelines

• Keep all working areas clean and tidy and ensure no cross contamination
• Prepare all mis-en-place for all relevant menus
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
• Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation
• Awareness of departmental targets and strive to achieve them as part of the team
• Be environmentally aware

What are we looking for?

A First Cook serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:

• Culinary certification
• Previous kitchen experience in similar role
• Basic Food hygiene
• Positive attitude
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work on own or in teams

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Previous experience in the hospitality industry
• Serv-Safe Certification

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!

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