The Iconic Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel is looking for their next Cook III to join their talented culinary team! 

Located in the heart of Chicago's Theater District, the iconic Palmer House is renowned for its timeless elegance and world-class service. A destination choice for over 150 years, Palmer House offers the opportunity to be part of a prestigious property with a strong tradition of excellence in hospitality.

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Full-Time

Pay Rate: $20.50 an hour to start

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

The ideal Cook III candidate for the Palmer House brings 2 years of solid culinary experience specifically in cold food production and a strong foundation in professional kitchen operations. This individual excels in both independent work and collaborative team settings, supporting the cafeteria as their primary station while also assisting the banquets team as needed. They will oversee the cold pantry station, where a strong understanding of vinaigrette production is essential! This candidate must demonstrate strong knife skills, precision, and attention to detail, with a focus on quality, consistency, and large quantity preparation.

What will I be doing?

As a Cook III, 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, maintain, and restock the cafeteria salad bar to company standards, ensuring freshness, cleanliness, and visual appeal.

Execute the preparation of salads, vinaigrettes, cold appetizers, and composed dishes.

Support the Banquets department with prep work, plating, and large‑volume production as needed.

Execute high‑quality food preparation using strong knife skills and safe, efficient techniques.

Follow standardized recipes and portion guidelines to ensure consistency across all dishes.

Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area in accordance with food safety guidelines.

Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating product to maintain freshness and reduce waste.

Communicate effectively with chefs and team members to support smooth kitchen operations.

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:

Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay

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

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!