Hotel Cook

About the role

Join a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace Winner! The HGI Hotel Cook position is more than a job, it’s a path to a fulfilling adventure, one that you direct and we guide. A place where your impact matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions are valued. We'll invest in you, providing tools, resources, and mentorship to help you succeed all while staying true to our core values of Growth, Fun, Trust, and Responsibility. We take great pride in the inclusive environment we’ve created attributing to our award-winning status, an experience in which team members at every level are fully engaged and can see the relationship between their job responsibilities and the overall success of the hotel.

Pay

Starting at $18.00/hour; experienced candidates may qualify for a higher wage. Competitive pay with same-day pay options available.

Schedule

Flexible availability required Monday to Friday, weekends, and holidays. Open to both morning and evening shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks food, ensuring attractive plate presentation
• Possess complete knowledge of menu and recipes, including preparation procedures, plating, garnishment, portion size and presentation / special handling instructions
• Maintains first in / first out inventory controls and dates all incoming products
• Keeps the lines and storage stocked with all items and utensils needed for service
• Maintains a clean kitchen by cleaning all work surfaces used in food preparation on an ongoing basis, as well as the kitchen equipment used daily
• Maintains all food storage areas, dry and refrigerated, organized and clean