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 Second 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.
As a Second Cook you will be responsible for the production and organization of the mise en place of the kitchen and help the First Cook. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following activities:
- 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: Prepare food using appropriate techniques of cooking
- 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
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.
What are we looking for?
A Second Cook in Hilton is always working on behalf of our guests and clients and team with your coworkers. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
- Good written and verbal communication
- Organization / discipline
- Attention and concentration
- Know how to work in teams
- Positive attitude
- Interest in developing the area / company
- Ability to work under pressure
It will be advantageous in this position if you demonstrate the following capabilities and advantages:
- Previous experience in industrial kitchen
- A degree or diploma in Hotel Management or equivalent
- Certified Food Handler
How We’ll Help You Thrive
At Hilton, we don’t just offer jobs—we provide careers built on support, growth, and exceptional benefits that empower you to Thrive personally and professionally. We’re proud to invest in our Team Members’ mental and physical wellbeing, ensuring they feel valued and supported in an inclusive and diverse environment.
When you join Hilton, you gain access to 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
- Mental wellbeing resources – Your health comes first. Eligible Team Members receive free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
- Extended health and welfare plans – Get added peace of mind with health and wellness benefits that go beyond provincial coverage
- Pension and RRSP plans – We’ve got your future in mind with retirement plans that help you grow your savings
- Discounts and perks through Perkopolis – Enjoy exclusive savings on travel, shopping, tickets, and more!
*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 , 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 to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.
