Cook I - Conrad Indianapolis

Job description

Conrad Indianapolis is looking for a Cook I to join the Culinary Team This is an amazing opportunity to grow your career in a Fortune 500 company within a sophisticated luxury brand. As the city's first true luxury hotel and only Forbes recommended hotel in the state, this 23-story tower has 247 guest rooms, 15,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, and 2 food and beverage outlets: The Capital Grille and The Lounge with the added convenience of in-room dining .

We are home to the city’s only hotel spa and are connected via skywalk to The Arts Garden and The Indiana Convention Center, giving teams and guests seamless access across downtown Indianapolis. Join a team that values clear goals, open communication, and data-driven decisions—backed by Hilton systems, strong ownership partnerships, and a culture that develops leaders and recognizes results. Want to learn more? Hotel Website , Instagram , Facebook Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You Picture yourself brightening someone’s day.

When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Lead Cook , you’re not just preparing great tasting food items – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

Here's what you'll do during a typical day

• Prepare high-quality dishes: Prepare menu items according to designated recipes and quality standards Delight our guests: Manage guest orders efficiently while ensuring a positive dining experience
• Execute complex recipes: Maintain a strong knowledge of menu offerings, handle complex recipes, and oversee stations, execution, quality control and inventory checks
• Inspect and finalize plates: Inspect all preparations and dishes ahead of serving to ensure they meet quality and presentation standards
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace: Keep food service stations stocked and sanitary while following proper food handling, storage, and safety protocols
• Manage product and operational needs: Coordinate timing and plating, manage/direct cooks during shifts, assist with inventory checks, ordering, shift briefings and some special features Comply with regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member well-being

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member: A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.