A career in hospitality has something for everyone, with opportunities tailored to your unique skills, passions and goals. Whether you're just starting out or ready to take the next step, now is the perfect time to start building your future. Our team members work at the heart of Hilton's mission: to spread the light and warmth of hospitality. Be part of the driving force, delivering exceptional, heartfelt experiences that make the stay for every hotel guest—every day.

ABOUT HILTON

Our hotel teams are the heart of Hilton—filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality. These Team Members create exceptional experiences at our hotel for every guest, every stay, every day. From cocktail crafting to poolside hosting, all our hotel Team Members are ultimate stay creators. When you join our hotel team, you become a key part of creating meaningful, memorable stays—while building a rewarding career that's uniquely yours. We’re here to support your growth every step of the way.

What It Takes to "Make the Stay

Hilton's six 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. 
• A focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

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 Cook, you’re not just preparing great tasting food– you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Our Culinary team plays a key role in driving operational and service excellence across the entire property by ensuring that back-of-house restaurant outlet and banquet kitchen operations consistently support exceptional guest experiences, financial performance, long-term business goals, and the overall success of the property.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Cook reports directly to the Sous Chef. This back-of-house position provides a professional presence in the kitchen, excellent  verbal communication skills, and active engagement with front-of-house restaurant outlet and banquet teams. The Cook position is responsible for supporting the hotel’s day-to-day kitchen operations and overall service delivery to guests by ensuring consistency and excellence in food safety, food quality, food preparation, and meal presentation.

• Prepare high-quality dishes: Prepare menu items according to designated recipes and quality standards
• Delight our guests: Manage guest orders efficiently while ensuring a positive dining experience
• Execute advanced cooking techniques: Maintain a strong knowledge of more advanced cooking (e.g., sauces, roasting, grilling, plating) with the possibility of working a station independently as needed
• Inspect and finalize plates: Inspect all preparations and dishes ahead of serving to ensure they meet quality and presentation standards
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace: Keep food service stations stocked and sanitary while following proper food handling, storage, and safety protocols
• Manage product and operational needs: Manage multiple tickets/orders at once, assist with training, and step in for minor supervisory duties as needed
• 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

• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• Must report to work on time
• Must be present and able to work all shifts on-site
• Must have availability to work weekends, including Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
• Must be able to work the necessary hours and a rotating schedule to meet the operational needs of the business, including days, weekends, holidays and key events
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be currently eligible to work in the United States of America and able to present required identity and employment authorization documents as required to complete the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, on the first day of employment.

AVAILABILITY

Double Tree Bloomington Minneapolis South operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day. At times it may be necessary to move you from your accustomed work day, to include Holidays, or time of work if business or task assignments demand. In addition, it should be understood that business needs determine the amount of hours per week that you will work and that hours may fluctuate each week based on the needs of a 24/7 operation, including days, nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The individual must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, or using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities.    

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Vacation/Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• *Local 17 Union Benefits: Health, Dental, & Vision Coverage, and 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

DISCLAIMER

This job summary is for a position at a hotel that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee. The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, salary, benefits and compensation decisions, and the collection and processing of the personal data that you provide on this website. If you accept an offer of employment for this position, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Hilton. You will not be eligible for compensation or benefits from Hilton. You will be eligible for compensation or benefits only as may be provided to you by the independent franchisee. This position is subject to the terms and provisions of a Collective Bargaining Agreement between UNITE HERE Local 17 and Double Tree Bloomington Minneapolis South.