Evening Cook

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines is part of the prestigious Hilton brand, a global hospitality leader founded in 1919. Hilton is renowned for its commitment to excellence in the lodging industry, offering a wide variety of properties that range from luxury hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced accommodations. The hotel is recognized as one of the best places to work, reflecting its dedication not only to guest satisfaction but also to creating an employee-focused environment where team members are valued and supported.

Located in beautiful La Jolla, Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines combines an outstanding guest experience with a welcoming atmosphere for its employees. If you are passionate about hospitality and food service, joining this team as a Dinner Cook offers you a rewarding career opportunity in an environment that fosters teamwork, integrity, and leadership. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced, high-volume kitchens and who desire to grow their culinary skills while contributing to a renowned hotel brand.

The Dinner Cook position is a full-time role with typical evening shifts starting between 1pm and 3pm. It requires flexibility, including availability on weekends and holidays, ensuring seamless kitchen operations during peak times. As a Dinner Cook, you will play a vital role in preparing food items according to Hilton's strict recipes and quality standards, supporting the hotel’s mission to provide exceptional dining experiences that align with its brand values. Your responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards, knowing the menu thoroughly, managing guest orders efficiently, and supporting inventory management by preparing requisitions as needed.

Benefits for this position extend beyond a competitive hourly wage of $21.00 to $23.00 per hour. Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines offers comprehensive health insurance options, a 401K plan to help secure your financial future, paid time off, and employee discounts including 50% off dining at hotel restaurants. Additional perks include free meals during shifts, complimentary parking, provided uniforms, and participation in the Go Hilton travel discount program, enabling team members, family, and friends to enjoy Hilton properties worldwide. This commitment to employee well-being and professional growth makes Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines a great place to build your hospitality career.

The ideal candidate for this role will have at least one year of experience as a line cook in a full-service, high-volume restaurant, with a solid understanding of proper cooking temperatures for proteins and experience in various kitchen stations being a strong advantage. A dedicated, team-oriented approach aligned with Hilton's core values—hospitality, integrity, leadership, teamwork, ownership, and operating with urgency—is essential to succeed in this role. Working at Hilton means joining a global organization that values excellence, diversity, and inclusion, providing a platform for meaningful career advancement within the hospitality industry.