DoubleTree by Hilton
Hotel Kitchen Lead Cook
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Salary:
$49,920 / year
Location:
Skokie, IL, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
30 September 2026
What they need
Lead the Kitchen. Elevate the Experience. Grow Your Career. — Join Our TEAM as Lead Cook!
Perks
Management Development Program, TEAM discounts and more!
TEAM Culture
At our hotel, our TEAM culture motivates and encourages every individual to achieve “MORE” in their daily life and grow their career with a company that values their contributions. We hope that each day, you’ll discover new reasons to love what you do!
T.E.A.M. = Together Everyone Achieves More
About the Role
We’re looking for a passionate, dependable, and motivated Lead Cook to join our hotel kitchen TEAM! As a Lead Cook, you’ll play an important role in supporting daily kitchen operations, preparing high-quality meals, and helping ensure every guest enjoys an exceptional dining experience.
If you take pride in your culinary skills, enjoy working in a TEAM environment, and are ready to take the next step in your culinary career, we’d love to have you join us!
Career Growth
We’re committed to developing our TEAM members and promoting from within. As you grow with us, career advancement opportunities may include:
- Sous Chef
- Executive Chef
- Director of Food & Beverage
Our Management Development Program (MDP) is designed to help develop top talent into the leaders of tomorrow. With dedication, strong performance, and a commitment to growth, you may have opportunities to advance into management in less than one year!
What’s Your More?
TEAM Benefits
We offer a variety of benefits and perks designed to support you both personally and professionally:
- 401(k)
- Health, dental, vision, life, and voluntary insurance
- Management Development Program
- TEAM & travel discounts
- Vacation, wellness, and holiday pay
- Career advancement opportunities
- Referral bonus program
- Paid time off for eligible full-time TEAM members
- Medical and insurance options for eligible full-time TEAM members
What You'll Do
As a Lead Cook, you will:
- Lead and support kitchen operations during your assigned shift.
- Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines.
- Help coordinate the kitchen TEAM and maintain smooth service.
- Ensure food is consistently prepared and presented to our standards.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards.
- Assist with inventory, food preparation, and proper product storage.
- Help train, coach, and support fellow TEAM members.
- Communicate effectively with the kitchen TEAM and other departments.
- Help ensure a positive dining experience for our guests.
What We're Looking For
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has previous hotel, restaurant, or professional kitchen experience preferred.
- Has strong culinary skills and a passion for preparing great food.
- Can lead by example and work effectively as part of a TEAM.
- Is comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- Has knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
- Has culinary education or formal training, which is a plus but not required.
- Has open availability, including weekends and holidays.
Pay Rate
$24.00 per hour
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form (Form I-9) upon hire.
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