Hotel Cook
Commonwealth Hotels, Manhattan, KS, United States
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The Doubletree by Hilton Manhattan, Kansas is seeking a Hotel Restaurant Cook.
About Us
DoubleTree by Hilton Manhattan, near Kansas State University, is the ideal place to grow your career in hospitality. Just minutes from Sunset Zoo and Aggieville, our pet‑friendly hotel offers a heated indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, and versatile meeting space. We are committed to creating exceptional experiences for guests and an outstanding workplace for our team.
Why This Role?
Working as a Hotel Cook at the Doubletree by Hilton Manhattan, Kansas, offers a rewarding opportunity to be part of a dynamic hospitality team. The Hotel Cook allows you to be at the forefront of delivering exceptional service, ensuring guests have a seamless and enjoyable experience from check‑in to check‑out.
What’s In It for You?
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
401(k) with company match, NEXT DAY PAY, and flexible spending accounts
Vacation, Personal Days, and Holiday Pay
Hotel, food, and beverage savings for personal travel
Online training courses
Employee Assistance Program, jury duty leave, bereavement leave, and more
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and cook menu items according to DoubleTree/Hilton recipes, standards, and presentation guidelines, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, banquets, and special events.
Set up, stock, and maintain workstations to meet kitchen demands during service hours (line cooking, buffet preparation, banquet cooking, etc.).
Ensure consistent food quality by checking ingredients for freshness, taste, temperature, and presentation.
Follow Hilton, DoubleTree, and local health department sanitation and food safety regulations (e.g., proper food handling, cleaning, temperature checks, and storage practices).
Work closely with kitchen staff, servers, and management to maintain smooth service, especially during high‑volume periods such as conferences, weddings, or game weekends.
Assist in receiving, rotating, and properly storing inventory and supplies; help with monthly inventories when needed.
Occasionally interact with guests (e.g., open kitchen, chef station events) to ensure satisfaction and accommodate special requests.
Properly use and clean kitchen equipment, and report maintenance issues promptly to keep operations safe and efficient.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience in food service, hospitality, or customer service (preferred).
Friendly and welcoming demeanor.
Ability to interact professionally with guests and address their needs.
Capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation guidelines.
Ability to prepare and handle food safely.
Willingness to work collaboratively with coworkers.
Flexibility to adapt to changing tasks or guest demands.
Availability
Applicants should have the flexibility to work weekends and holidays.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Commonwealth Hotels, we value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
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The Doubletree by Hilton Manhattan, Kansas is seeking a Hotel Restaurant Cook.
About Us
DoubleTree by Hilton Manhattan, near Kansas State University, is the ideal place to grow your career in hospitality. Just minutes from Sunset Zoo and Aggieville, our pet‑friendly hotel offers a heated indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, and versatile meeting space. We are committed to creating exceptional experiences for guests and an outstanding workplace for our team.
Why This Role?
Working as a Hotel Cook at the Doubletree by Hilton Manhattan, Kansas, offers a rewarding opportunity to be part of a dynamic hospitality team. The Hotel Cook allows you to be at the forefront of delivering exceptional service, ensuring guests have a seamless and enjoyable experience from check‑in to check‑out.
What’s In It for You?
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
401(k) with company match, NEXT DAY PAY, and flexible spending accounts
Vacation, Personal Days, and Holiday Pay
Hotel, food, and beverage savings for personal travel
Online training courses
Employee Assistance Program, jury duty leave, bereavement leave, and more
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and cook menu items according to DoubleTree/Hilton recipes, standards, and presentation guidelines, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, banquets, and special events.
Set up, stock, and maintain workstations to meet kitchen demands during service hours (line cooking, buffet preparation, banquet cooking, etc.).
Ensure consistent food quality by checking ingredients for freshness, taste, temperature, and presentation.
Follow Hilton, DoubleTree, and local health department sanitation and food safety regulations (e.g., proper food handling, cleaning, temperature checks, and storage practices).
Work closely with kitchen staff, servers, and management to maintain smooth service, especially during high‑volume periods such as conferences, weddings, or game weekends.
Assist in receiving, rotating, and properly storing inventory and supplies; help with monthly inventories when needed.
Occasionally interact with guests (e.g., open kitchen, chef station events) to ensure satisfaction and accommodate special requests.
Properly use and clean kitchen equipment, and report maintenance issues promptly to keep operations safe and efficient.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience in food service, hospitality, or customer service (preferred).
Friendly and welcoming demeanor.
Ability to interact professionally with guests and address their needs.
Capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation guidelines.
Ability to prepare and handle food safely.
Willingness to work collaboratively with coworkers.
Flexibility to adapt to changing tasks or guest demands.
Availability
Applicants should have the flexibility to work weekends and holidays.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Commonwealth Hotels, we value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
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