First Cook

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 First Cook, you’re not just preparing high-quality dishes and supporting the daily operations of the kitchen – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by helping deliver memorable dining experiences that enhance every guest’s stay.

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.

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

• Prepare great tasting dishes: Prepare, cook, and present dishes according to standard recipes, ensuring consistency in quality, taste, and presentation.
• Support kitchen operations: Assist the Chef de Partie and wider culinary team in the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, helping to ensure a smooth and efficient service.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness: Keep all work areas clean, organised, and free from cross-contamination, following company and food safety standards.
• Ensure food quality and storage compliance: Check the quality and freshness of ingredients, ensuring proper storage, stock rotation, and minimizing waste.
• Assist with inventory management: Support stock control activities and report any shortages or quality issues to senior team members.
• Uphold regulatory standards: Follow all health, safety, hygiene, and sanitation procedures, ensuring the highest standards of food safety and team member wellbeing.