Banquets Cook 1 - Full Time - The Langham, Chicago

Careers - Langham Hospitality Group

90d • $22 - $28

About The Position

Assist the cooks in the preparation of all food items for the Food & Beverage Outlets & Banquets per standardized recipes from Banquet Event Orders (BEO's) or guest checks in the outlets.

Requirements

• Prior Line or Banquet cook experience of two years preferred.
• Working knowledge of how to clean and cut vegetables and fruits.
• Must be familiar with classical knife cuts and be able to name all the Mother Sauces and have the knowledge on how to prepare at least three of the Mother Sauces.
• High School diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supplying assigned workstation with all needed products and culinary equipment for prompt production.
• Prepares all the prep work for menu items using standardized recipes as your guide for the outlets; sets up and prepares items for banquets per prep lists and Banquet event orders and all other duties as assigned.
• Stores all food in refrigerated boxes including covers, labels, and dates, using the proper containers and labels to protect against waste and spoilage.
• Always maintains area in a clean and sanitized condition.
• Acts as a leader among peers in the kitchen.

Benefits

• Vacation Pay and Sick/Personal time (in accordance with Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave Law)
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family (employee paid partial premiums)
• Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability (company paid)
• Long Term Disability, Additional Life Insurance, Child Life, Spouse Life, Pet Insurance, ID Theft Protection Coverage, Prepaid Legal, Critical Illness, Hospital Care, Accidental Injury Supplemental Plans (available for purchase)
• 401k plan with Roth option and employer match
• Free meals while on duty
• Uniforms and cleaning of uniforms (for applicable positions)
• Free and discounted hotel stays
• Discounted parking
• Guidance Resources – company paid benefit for personal counseling

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees