Cafeteria Cook

AccorHotelChicago, IL
$27 - $28Onsite

About The Position

Do you have an appetite for career progression and ready to take your culinary skills to a world-class platform? As a Cafeteria Cook, you’ll be part of a team that keeps great food and great service moving every day. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys cooking, works well in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in preparing quality meals while maintaining a clean and organized space. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, support your team, and make a positive impact on the daily experience of both guests and fellow employees. Take your career to a whole new level with us and join our kitchen team in our award-winning hotel!

Requirements

  • Creative and passionate about food and customer service
  • Must be able to work any shift assigned, such as holidays, weekends, mornings, afternoons and evenings.
  • Able to work in a high-pressure environment
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; a team player
  • Previous experience in the culinary field required
  • Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team
  • Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
  • Responsible for State & Federal Food Handlers certification (mandatory)

Nice To Haves

  • Journeyman’s papers or international equivalent an asset
  • Diploma Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, cook, and present cafeteria meals for all departments according to standardized recipes, production schedules, and quality standards
  • Set up, stock, replenish, and maintain food stations and serving lines during meal periods
  • Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, temperature control, health regulations, and hotel safety policies
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment, workstations, cafeteria areas, and storage spaces
  • Receive, label, store, rotate, and maintain inventory of food products and supplies while minimizing waste and assisting with ordering
  • Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Provide professional, friendly, and proactive service while supporting fellow team members and assisting with additional assigned duties as needed
  • Any other tasks that may be assigned

Benefits

  • Employee Benefit Card offering discounted rates at Accor worldwide
  • Learning & Development programs through our Academies
  • Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within our property and across the world!
  • Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibilities, such as Sustainability, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, Accidental Injury Insurance, Hospital Support, Critical Illness Insurance, 401K plan, Paid leave such as Vacation, Personal, Maternity/Paternity and Holiday.
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