Cook I

HEI Hotels & Resorts•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Prepare food of consistent quality and assist in kitchen functions at CURRENT, a seasonal American cuisine restaurant located inside The Wade hotel. Prepare dishes according to recipe cards and production and portion standards, based on server orders, and assist with kitchen setup, food storage, buffet stocking, food cost control, and equipment cleaning and maintenance. 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 for different audiences, including supervisors, coworkers, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Hotel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare food consistently according to recipe cards and production and portion standards, based on server orders.
Begin preparation of items made ahead of time while avoiding over-preparation.
Date food containers and rotate food according to HEI Hotels and Resorts standards; keep perishables at proper temperatures.
Check pars for shift use, determine preparation needs, pull items from the freezer, and set up the line; report out-of-stock items or 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.