Prep Cook - President Abraham Lincoln Springfield, a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

Job description

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 Prep Cook , you’re an important part of the culinary team, preparing fresh ingredients and food items with care and consistency while helping create memorable experiences for every guest.

Responsibilities

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

Prepare quality ingredients: Wash, cut, chop, slice, portion, and prepare ingredients according to recipes and established standards.

Support food preparation

Assist with preparing sauces, soups, salads, vegetables, proteins, and other menu items for daily service.

Follow recipes and standards

Prepare food according to established recipes, portion sizes, presentation standards, and quality expectations.

Maintain proper food storage

Label, date, rotate, and store food products appropriately to maintain freshness and reduce waste.

Keep your workspace organized

Maintain clean and sanitary prep areas, equipment, utensils, coolers, and storage spaces.

Follow food safety practices

Adhere to proper sanitation, temperature control, food handling, and safety procedures.

Support the culinary team

Work closely with cooks, chefs, and other team members to ensure food is prepared and ready for service.

Deliver hospitality

Bring a positive, team-focused approach to each shift while helping create an exceptional experience for our guests.

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.