Cook, Burnham Restaurant - Hilton Cleveland

Job Description – Cook, The Burnham Restaurant – Hilton Cleveland Downtown

Work Locations:
Hilton Cleveland Downtown, 100 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, 44113

The Hilton Cleveland Downtown is looking for their next Cook to join The Burnham Restaurant! Located inside the Hilton Cleveland Downtown, The Burnham is a stylish, modern New American restaurant offering elevated takes on Midwest comfort food. Led by a culinary team known for crafting thoughtful, artful dishes, the restaurant blends sophistication with approachability and showcases seasonally inspired breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus.

The Hilton Cleveland Downtown provides a dynamic and professional setting for team members to grow their hospitality careers!

We are seeking a skilled and motivated cook who brings experience and passion to the kitchen. The ideal candidate has at least two years of professional restaurant cooking experience, demonstrating consistent performance in a fast‑paced culinary environment. A confident multi‑station handler—from grill to sauté to pantry—capable of smooth transition during service. Strong culinary foundations, proper knife skills, efficient prep techniques, and the ability to execute dishes accurately during busy service periods are required.

Organization, teamwork, cleanliness, a positive attitude, and a desire to grow within a professional kitchen are essential.

• Minimum 2 years of professional restaurant cooking experience in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency at multiple stations (grill, sauté, pantry, etc.).
• Solid knife skills, prep techniques, and dish execution.
• Strong organization, teamwork, cleanliness, positive attitude, and growth mindset.

Full‑Time

Pay Rate: $21.80 per hour

Shift Pattern: Flexible including weekends and holidays

• Prepare and execute elevated, high‑quality dishes in alignment with The Club’s premium dining standards.
• Support and guide culinary team members, providing direction, training, and oversight during service.
• Execute menu items to specification during breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.
• Work multiple stations efficiently, including grill, sauté, pantry, or other assigned areas.
• Maintain exceptional food presentation and quality, ensuring all menu items meet brand expectations.
• Coordinate with leadership and service teams to ensure smooth communication and efficient service flow.
• Monitor food inventory levels, assist with ordering, and reduce waste through proper rotation and storage.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards, including proper handling, labeling, and cleanliness of all food areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards at all times.
• 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:
  
  Team Members will have 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:
  Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) – you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent 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 individuals who demonstrate Hilton’s core values and attributes:

• Hospitality – Delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity – Doing the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership – Leading in our industry and communities.
• Teamwork – Being a team player in everything we do.
• Ownership – Taking responsibility for actions and decisions.
• Urgency & discipline – Operating with speed and accountability.
• Quality, Productivity, Customer Focus – key attributes in all work.

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.