AM Cook (Full-Time)

New Orleans, LAFull-timePosted Jul 31, 2026

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Prep Cook, you’re not just preparing great tasting hot food items – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Team Member Benefits

When you join our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Medical & Vision Insurance – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana

Dental & Voluntary Insurance – SunLife

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Through WEX

401(k) Retirement Plan – Fidelity, with up to 5% employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – ComPsych

Free Team Member Meals

Discounted Parking

Property Discounts – Restaurants, Gift Shop, and Spa

Paid Time Off (PTO) Program

Go Hilton Travel Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Guild Education Program

EF Corporate Learning / Language Courses 

Medical/Dental coverage begins on the first of the month following 60 days of employment
401(k) eligibility begins after 90 days of employment; new hires are auto enrolled.

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

  • Prepare high-quality dishes: Prepare menu items according to designated recipes and quality standards
  • Delight our guests: Prepare guest orders efficiently while ensuring a positive dining experience
  • Execute basic food prep: Maintain a strong knowledge of basic prep work and simple cooking tasks (e.g., salads, sides, basic breakfast) to assist higher-ranked cooks
  • Inspect and finalize plates: Inspect all preparations and dishes ahead of serving to ensure they meet quality and presentation standards
  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace: Keep food service stations stocked and sanitary while following proper food handling, storage, and safety protocols
  • Manage product and operational needs: Master kitchen equipment and recipes
  • Comply with regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member well-being

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

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