The Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square is looking for a Banquet Cook. Be part of a team that was ranked #1 on Great Places to Work and on Fortune's World's Best Workplaces list! From a friendly workplace environment to competitive health benefits, career growth opportunities and our amazing Go Hilton travel discount program that our team members and their family and friends may use.

The Embassy Suites has 282 guest rooms and nearly 15, 000 square feet of event space. They are steps away from football and soccer games at Lumen Field and less than a half mile from baseball at T-Mobile Park. Union Station is a block east for easy access to attractions, like Int'l District, the Space Needle and Pike Place. The property also has a health club including a heated indoor pool, sun deck, and equipment including a Peloton® Bike with toe cages. They also provide a free breakfast and complimentary evening reception.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Minimum of 1-2 years' experience as a cook, line cook, banquet cook

• Hot line experience with special attention to cooking proteins to proper temperatures

• Good knife skills

• Previous hotel restaurant or banquet experience highly preferred!

• Open availability including ability to work nights, weekends and holidays

Schedule: varies, must be available to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed

Wage: $27.93 per hour and will go up to $31.03 after a successful probationary period. The rate is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.

The Benefits

Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 Best Company To Work For in the U.S.

We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Low cost Medical Insurance coverage - only $40 a month for you and your family. Work only 65 hours in the month to be eligible.

• Vision, dental, life and disability insurance

• Mental Health Resources

• Paid Vacation Time - accrue up to 40 hours of vacation in your first year.

• Sick Time - earn 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours you work

• Holiday Pay

• Go Hilton travel discount program: 100 nights of discounted travel per calendar year

• Contribution per hour paid to a pension plan

• Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)

• Career growth and development

• Team Member Resource Groups

• Recognition and rewards programs

• Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay

Other Compensation

• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount

• Complimentary meals in the Team Member Restaurant while on shift

• Complimentary use of on-site fitness facility outside of working time

• Monthly reimbursement of up to $50 for public transportation for the purpose of commuting to work

What will I be doing?

As a Cook, you would be responsible for preparing food items in accordance with recipes and established standards in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Prepare food items according to designated recipes and quality standards

• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards at all times

• Manage guest orders in a friendly, timely and efficient manner

• Ensure knowledge of menu and all food products

• Stock and maintain designated food station(s)

• Visually inspect all food sent from the kitchen

• Practice correct food handling and food storage procedures according to federal, state, local and company regulations

• Prepare requisitions for supplies and food items, as needed

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.

• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.

• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.

• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.

• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.

• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality

• Productivity

• Dependability

• Customer Focus

• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!