Mason Street Grill Cook II-Part Time

Marcus Corporation • Milwaukee, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Mason Street Grill is seeking a Part-Time Cook II to maintain, set up, and prepare high-quality food at an assigned station, ensuring excellence in food production and guest satisfaction. The role involves preparing meats, fish, fowl, sauces, stocks, seasonings, and other food items while upholding the highest standards of food safety, presentation, and efficiency. This position requires prior experience and technical proficiency to support a seamless kitchen operation. Mason Street Grill, located in downtown Milwaukee, is known for its wood-grilled steaks, fresh seafood, handcrafted cocktails, and live jazz music, aiming to serve memorable experiences to its guests.

Requirements

• Sufficient manual dexterity to use all kitchen equipment (knives, tongs, slicers, etc.).
• Ability to stand for long periods and work in confined, noisy, or high-temperature areas.
• Ability to perform duties in varied temperature ranges.
• 1–2 years of prior cooking experience in a similar role required.
• Ability to obtain local, state, or federal sanitation or food service certifications.
• Must adhere to Local 122 Collective Bargaining Agreement regulations, with the option to obtain union membership after 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Culinary or Apprenticeship program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all station-specific food items according to standard recipes and guest requests, ensuring consistency of product.
• Visually inspect, select, and use only food items ideal for preparation.
• Check and control proper storage of products, especially stocks and sauces, and monitor portion sizes.
• Keep refrigeration, storage, and work areas clean and compliant with Health Department regulations.
• Ensure all equipment in working areas is clean, sanitized, and in proper condition.
• Prepare requisitions for supplies and food items, applying math skills to ensure recipe accuracy.
• Maintain high quality of food production and presentation.
• Practice cleanliness, sanitation, and personal hygiene at all times.
• Set up station, perform advance prep, and break down at the end of service.
• Put away all food requisitioned from the storeroom.
• Ensure coolers are cleaned, organized, and locked after use.
• Perform general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products, including daily trash removal.
• Perform other duties as directed by Executive or Sous Chefs.

Benefits

• Complimentary, well-balanced meal every shift.
• Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts and Historic Hotels of America properties.
• Savings at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, lounges, golf courses, ski resorts, and spas.
• Discounted parking and “two-for-one” Marcus Theatres movie tickets.
• Career growth opportunities, with the ability to transfer between properties while maintaining service credit.
• Early wage access and paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program and 401(k) with employer match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees