The Iconic Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel is looking for their next Cook I to join their talented team at Lockwood Restaurant! 

Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel, is an iconic downtown Chicago landmark known for its rich history, high standards of hospitality, and culinary excellence. Home to Lockwood Restaurant featuring a contemporary American cuisine with a focus on seasonal ingredients and quality execution, offering a fast-paced, professional kitchen environment ideal for cooks passionate about food and teamwork

Check us out: Lockwood Restaurant | Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel

The ideal candidate for the Cook I position will have a minimum of five years of professional restaurant experience, with proven success working multiple stations on a high-volume hot line in a fast‑paced kitchen environment. This individual demonstrates excellent knife skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to maintain consistency and quality under pressure. A team‑oriented mindset, solid understanding of kitchen procedures, and flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, are essential for success in this role.

Full-Time

Pay Rate: $21.20 an hour to start

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

What will I be doing?

As a Cook I, you would be responsible for the preparation and execution of the cold food items for the cafeteria and banquets department in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest 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

The Benefits

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:

Medical Insurance Coverage - For you and your Family, Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program.

Best-in-Class Paid Vacation,

Sick Holidays.

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 education, including college degrees and professional certifications

Pension plan to help save for your retirement. Hilton Shares:

Out 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.

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!