Cook III - $18.5 per HOUR

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Santa Ana-Orange County Airport is a welcoming and guest-oriented hotel that prides itself on delivering memorable experiences for each visitor. Located strategically near the Orange County Airport, this property offers convenience combined with refined hospitality, making it an ideal choice for travelers and guests seeking comfort and quality service. As part of Pacific Hospitality Group, DoubleTree by Hilton aligns with a family-focused, value-driven philosophy that prioritizes integrity, compliance, and sustainable growth across all operations. The Group's commitment extends beyond business success to enriching lives through community engagement and principled entrepreneurship. Team members at this hotel become part of an environment that encourages proactive guest interaction, teamwork, and career advancement, all within the inspiring framework of the DoubleTree brand renowned globally for exceptional standards in hospitality. The role of Food Preparation Team Member at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Santa Ana-Orange County Airport is a key position within the culinary operations of the property. This role involves preparing a diverse range of food items including salads, soups, sauces, meats, and vegetables in accordance with prescribed recipes and standards that ensure consistent quality and satisfaction for all guests. It requires precision and attention to detail while reading menus to estimate food needs and requisitioning ingredients appropriately from storage. The position calls for regulating oven and broiler temperatures, utilizing various kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders and slicers, and conducting quality tests by tasting, smelling, and temperature checks to maintain optimal food safety and quality. The Food Preparation Team Member also takes responsibility for carving meats, garnishing plates, handling produce preparation tasks, and maintaining strict adherence to health and safety guidelines set by federal and local authorities. Beyond cooking, this job includes assisting with food inventory control, waste management, and ensuring cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen areas and equipment, reflecting the hotel’s commitment to high standards. The ideal candidate for this role will have at least six months of prior food preparation experience or culinary training, basic math and recipe comprehension skills, and a valid Food Handlers Card or willingness to obtain one promptly. This position offers excellent opportunities to grow within a reputable hotel brand, learn new culinary skills, and contribute meaningfully to guest satisfaction in a supportive and dynamic workplace. Employment at DoubleTree by Hilton Santa Ana is geared towards individuals who value teamwork, quality, and professional development in a thriving hospitality setting.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Six months prior food preparation experience preferred
• Culinary degree or training desired
• Basic knowledge of food preparation, professional cooking and knife handling skills
• Ability to perform basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, recipes, short correspondence and memos
• Valid current Food Handlers Card or willingness and ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment
• Must know all applicable health standards