What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook I, Banquets / Spencer's - Hilton Salt Lake City Center position at Hilton Salt Lake City Center?
The Hilton Salt Lake City Center is looking for their next Cook I to join their banquet and Spencer's Steak & Chops team!
Join the culinary team at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center, a vibrant, upscale hotel located in the heart of downtown and steps from the Salt Palace Convention Center. Surrounded by exceptional dining and entertainment, our property features award‑winning on‑site restaurants and expansive event spaces that host everything from elegant banquets to high‑profile conferences. You’ll be part of a passionate, service‑driven culinary operation known for quality, creativity, and unforgettable hospitality!
Check us out: Hilton Salt Lake City Center | Dine & Drink
Full-Time
Shift Pattern: Flexibility, AM, PM, weekends and holidays
The ideal Cook I candidate is a dedicated culinary professional with at least two years of kitchen experience, preferably in hotel banquet and restaurant environments. They are adaptable, thrive in fast‑paced settings, and bring the versatility to work multiple stations with confidence and consistency. A flexible schedule is essential, as our banquet operations demand availability across mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Most importantly, this candidate brings a positive attitude, strong teamwork skills, and a genuine passion for creating exceptional guest experiences through quality food and reliable execution.
What will I be doing?
As a Cook I, 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:
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:
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:
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!
Schedule
Full-time
Brand
Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Job
Culinary
Join the culinary team at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center, a vibrant, upscale hotel located in the heart of downtown and steps from the Salt Palace Convention Center. Surrounded by exceptional dining and entertainment, our property features award‑winning on‑site restaurants and expansive event spaces that host everything from elegant banquets to high‑profile conferences. You’ll be part of a passionate, service‑driven culinary operation known for quality, creativity, and unforgettable hospitality!
Check us out: Hilton Salt Lake City Center | Dine & Drink
Full-Time
Shift Pattern: Flexibility, AM, PM, weekends and holidays
The ideal Cook I candidate is a dedicated culinary professional with at least two years of kitchen experience, preferably in hotel banquet and restaurant environments. They are adaptable, thrive in fast‑paced settings, and bring the versatility to work multiple stations with confidence and consistency. A flexible schedule is essential, as our banquet operations demand availability across mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Most importantly, this candidate brings a positive attitude, strong teamwork skills, and a genuine passion for creating exceptional guest experiences through quality food and reliable execution.
What will I be doing?
As a Cook I, 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
- Be flexible to support both banquets and Spencer's operations per business needs.
- 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
- 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 DailyPay
- 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.
- Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
- Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline
- Quality
- Productivity
- Dependability
- Customer Focus
- Adaptability
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!
Schedule
Full-time
Brand
Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Job
Culinary