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Junior Chef (Kuzhinier)

Hilton

Lincolnton, NCFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Lincolnton, NC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Basic Food Hygiene Course Completion

Job overview

Hilton is hiring a Junior Chef (Kuzhinier). As a Junior Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality dishes to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. You will also prepare all mis-en-place and contribute to departmental targets, ensuring consistent great food production in line with Hilton's high-quality standards. This role involves working with other team members and maintaining a positive attitude.

Key focus areas include Ensure consistent great food production, in line with high-quality standards, Perform tasks within a timely manner, and Contribute to Kitchen revenue through effective food cost control.

Successful candidates bring Previous Experience Junior Chef, Basic Food Hygiene Course, and Accredited Commercial Cookery Course. Important skills include Food Production, Food Cost Control, Prepare High-Quality Dishes, Keep Working Areas Clean, Prevent Cross Contamination, and Prepare Mis-en-place.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Food ProductionFood Cost ControlPrepare High-Quality DishesKeep Working Areas CleanPrevent Cross ContaminationPrepare Mis-en-PlaceReport Maintenance IssuesReport Hygiene IssuesReport Hazard IssuesComply With Hotel SecurityComply With Fire RegulationsComply With Health and Safety LegislationComply With Food Safety LegislationAwareness of Departmental TargetsMeet Health and Hygiene RequirementsEnvironmentally AwarePositive AttitudeGood Communication SkillsAbility to Work Under PressureWork With a TeamFollow InstructionPassion to LearnDrive to Succeed in Culinary/Hospitality CareerPassion for FoodPassion for Culinary ArtsMulti-Tasking

Qualifications

Previous Experience as a Junior ChefBasic Food Hygiene Course CompletionAccredited Commercial Cookery Course CompletionTrade Apprenticeship CompletionExperience Working in Environment With Rigorous Standards

Benefits

Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Identification: 207935

Job Category: Culinary

Job Schedule: Full time

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 Junior Chef , you’re not just leading daily kitchen operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

As a Junior Chef, you are responsible for preparing and presenting high quality dishes to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Junior Chef will also be required to prepare all mis-en-place and contribute to departmental targets. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

  • Ensure consistent great food production, in line with the high-quality standards expected by Hilton

  • Perform tasks within a timely manner

  • Contribute to Kitchen revenue through effective food cost control

  • Provide support to the Kitchen brigade

  • Prepare and present high-quality dishes within company guidelines

  • Keep all working areas clean and tidy and ensure no cross contamination

  • Prepare all mis-en-place for all relevant menus

  • Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships

  • Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues

  • Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation

  • Awareness departmental targets and strive to achieve them as part of the team

  • Meet all health and hygiene requirements

  • Be environmentally aware

What are we looking for?

A Junior Chef serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

  • Previous experience as a Junior Chef

  • Positive attitude

  • Good communication skills

  • Ability to work under pressure

  • Proven ability to work with a team and to follow instruction

  • A passion to learn and a drive to succeed in a culinary/hospitality career

  • Proof of completion in a basic food hygiene course

  • A passion for food and the culinary arts

  • Completion of an accredited commercial cookery course or trade apprenticeship

  • Experience multi-tasking and working in an environment with rigorous standards

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.

How We’ll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40 USD/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program

Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents

Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care

Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Through our Care for All hub, we provide resources to help our Team Members to care for themselves and their loved ones. In many countries, eligible Team Members receive free counseling and support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands (https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/) , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog (https://jobs.hilton.com/blogs) to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.

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