Cook I

HEI Hotels and Resorts•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Prepare food of consistent quality and assist with kitchen functions at CURRENT, a seasonal American restaurant located inside The Wade hotel. The role involves preparing dishes according to recipes and production and portion standards, organizing and maintaining food supplies, supporting buffet service, controlling food waste and costs, and operating and cleaning kitchen equipment. Hotel experience is preferred. The position pays $25.00 per hour and is not eligible for tips, service charges, or a discretionary performance bonus.

Requirements

Finger and hand dexterity to operate food machinery, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to grasp, lift, carry, or otherwise move goods weighing up to 100 pounds on a continuous schedule, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences, including supervisors, coworkers, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Hotel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare food of consistent quality according to recipe cards and production and portion standards, based on server orders.
Start food items prepared ahead of time while avoiding overpreparation.
Date food containers and rotate items according to HEI Hotels and Resorts standards; keep perishables at proper temperatures.
Check pars for shift use and determine required preparation, freezer pulls, and line setup.
Note out-of-stock items and possible shortages.
Assist in keeping the buffet stocked.
Return unused food items to designated storage areas for the next shift, covering and dating perishables.
Assist with plans and actions to address food-cost problems and control food waste, loss, and usage according to HEI Hotels and Resorts standards.
Operate, maintain, and properly clean kitchen equipment, including a deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat-top grill.
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work regularly.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.