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
• Assist in monitoring and developing team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, assisting with evaluations, training, scheduling and assigning work and delivering recognition and reward
• Prepare requisitions for supplies and food items, as needed

What are we looking for?

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.
• Ownership
• We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now
• We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

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!