Kitchen Apprentice

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 Culinary Apprentice through our partnership with The American Hotel & Lodging Association Foundation (AHLAF), you’re not just working alongside experienced chefs to gain practical experience in a professional kitchen – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

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:

• Support kitchen operations: Assist chefs with food preparation, cooking, and plating dishes to ensure efficient service
• Develop culinary skills: Observe and practice essential techniques, including knife handling, sautéing, and baking
• Contribute to menu innovation: Participate in menu planning and assist in the development of new dishes
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness: Keep all work areas clean, tidy, and free of cross-contamination
• Participate in AHLAF development programs: Complete AHLAF-provided online training to gain new skills and knowledge and advance your culinary career
• 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