Lead Pantry Cook, Banquets - Hilton Americas - Houston

Job Description - Lead Pantry Cook, Banquets - Hilton Americas - Houston (HOT0

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Job Description

Hilton Houston Convention Center 1600 Lamar Street Houston 77010

The Hilton Americas-Houston is looking for their next Lead Pantry Cook to join their banquet team!

Connected to the George R. Brown Convention Center, Hilton Americas-Houston is the city's largest convention hotel. Located in the heart of downtown, Hilton Americas-Houston delivers world class hospitality in a vibrant, fast paced environment.

The ideal Lead Pantry Cook candidate will have previous experience in fast‑paced banquet environments, ensuring all cold‑food items, displays, and pantry stations are prepared accurately and beautifully. This individual demonstrates leadership by coordinating team workflows, maintaining impeccable sanitation standards, and communicating effectively with chefs, banquet staff, and fellow cooks. Reliability, creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure are essential for success in this role.

As a Lead Pantry Cook, you will be responsible for assisting and preparing food for the kitchen team in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Set up and perform preparation work for food items including, but not limited to, soups, sauces, salads, etc.
• Prepare, assemble, and present all pantry and cold‑food items for banquet events.
• Lead and guide pantry staff during food preparation and service periods.
• Ensure all dishes meet quality, portion, and presentation standards.
• Stock and maintain designated food station(s).
• Maintain cleanliness and food sanitation standards at all times.
• Practice correct food handling and food storage procedures according to federal, state, local and company regulations.

Hilton is proud to 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 such as:

• 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

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
• 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!