Banquet Cook

Take your culinary career to the next level and join our Hilton Charlotte Uptown Team! Enjoy a positive and upbeat environment and all of the benefits of being part of the Hilton Charlotte Uptown team! Benefits will include complimentary meals, complimentary parking, complimentary uniforms & shoes, insurance benefits and much more! This position will also be able to participate in the GO Hilton travel discount program, offering discounts at Hilton properties all around the world!

The Banquet Cook will prepare and cook hot menu items for banquets and catered events according to established recipes and standards; assist with food preparation including portioning, seasoning, and cooking of meats, vegetables, and starches; execute banquet orders in a timely manner to meet event schedules and service timelines; maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations, equipment, and storage areas; follow all food safety, sanitation, and health guidelines; work collaboratively with culinary and banquet teams to ensure seamless event execution; and assist with setup and breakdown of banquet kitchen operations as needed.

Key job requirements and duties:

• Minimum of 2 years of culinary experience within a full-service hotel property or full-service restaurant environment experience required
• Ability to property use kitchen tools & equipment and follow recipes properly and in a timely manner
• Experience preparing hot food items required
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen best practices
• Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude

Hilton Charlotte Uptown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to tracey.milcarek@hiltoncharlotteuptown.com or call 704-331-4311 to let us know the nature of your request.