Cook III - Palmer , Hilton Hotel

The Iconic Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel is looking for their next Cook III to join their talented culinary team!

Located in the heart of Chicago's Theater District, the iconic Palmer House is renowned for its timeless elegance and world-class service. A destination choice for over 150 years, Palmer House offers the opportunity to be part of a prestigious property with a strong tradition of excellence in hospitality.

Cook III - Palmer House, A Hilton Hotel (HOT0

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The Palmer House Hilton, 17 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603

Shift Pattern: PM with flexibility to work AM, weekends, and holidays.

The ideal Cook III candidate for the Palmer House brings 2 years of solid culinary experience specifically in cold food production and a strong foundation in professional kitchen operations. This individual excels in both independent work and collaborative team settings, supporting the cafeteria as their primary station while also assisting the banquets team as needed. They will oversee the cold pantry station, where a strong understanding of vinaigrette production is essential.

This candidate must demonstrate strong knife skills, precision, and attention to detail, with a focus on quality, consistency, and large‑quantity preparation.

• Prepare, maintain, and restock the cafeteria salad bar to company standards, ensuring freshness, cleanliness, and visual appeal.
• Execute the preparation of salads, vinaigrettes, cold appetizers, and composed dishes.
• Support the Banquets department with prep work, plating, and large‑volume production as needed.
• Execute high‑quality food preparation using strong knife skills and safe, efficient techniques.
• Follow standardized recipes and portion guidelines to ensure consistency across all dishes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area in accordance with food safety guidelines.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating product to maintain freshness and reduce waste.
• Communicate effectively with chefs and team members to support smooth kitchen operations.
• Practice correct food handling and food storage procedures according to federal, state, local, and company regulations.

• Access to pay when you need it through Daily Pay
• Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
• Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
• Best‑in‑Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
• Parental leave to support new parents
• Debt‑
  
  Free Education:
  
  access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including college degrees and professional certifications*
• 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
• Hilton Shares: employee stock purchase program (ESPP) – purchase Hilton shares at a 15% discount
• Career growth and development
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Recognition and rewards programs

* Available benefits may vary depending upon property‑specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.

We look for demonstration of Hilton’s core values and key attributes:

• 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.
• Quality
• Productivity
• Customer Focus

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!