Cook II - The Ashburn

Loews Hotels & Co•Rosemont, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel is seeking a Cook II to join their culinary team. This role is responsible for setting up and organizing the work area, receiving and inspecting food products, preparing and storing raw food, and cooking menu items according to standardized recipes and portion control guidelines. The Cook II ensures quality product preparation and timely service, adheres to sanitation standards, and safely operates kitchen equipment. This position also involves maintaining cleanliness, assisting the steward with dishwashing needs, and completing closing side work to ensure the kitchen is secure at the end of the shift. Teamwork, communication, and adherence to hotel standards are essential.

Requirements

High School Diploma, or its equivalent
Post Secondary culinary training/certification as "Cook" from a recognized culinary training school
One year experience cooking in an upscale, high volume hotel or freestanding restaurant or equivalent
Thorough knowledge and understanding of Food Service Sanitation Standards
Thorough knowledge and understanding of standard kitchen equipment and its use
Ability to stand, stoop, bend; lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Ability to read, write and speak English
Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

Sets up and organizes work area with all necessary supplies and equipment
Receives, inspects, and rotates all food products to ensure fresh, high quality ingredients are used
Prepares and stores raw food products properly
Follows standardized recipes in the preparation and cooking of menu items
Adheres to established portion control guidelines and minimizes waste
Plates cold foods according to established plating/presentation guidelines
Monitors finished product to ensure food is served promptly and notifies supervisor of any delays in service
Ensures that a quality product is prepared and served in a timely manner
Follows all Governmental Food Sanitation Standards at all times
Monitors refrigeration and holding temperatures, cleans and sanitizes work surfaces, and washes hands frequently
Uses knives, slicers, mixers, choppers, grinders, and all other equipment in a safe manner according to the manufacturer's recommendations
Notifies Supervisor immediately of any equipment malfunction or safety hazard
Provides Steward with timely notification of the need for clean dishes, pots, pans, etc.
Returns cooking utensils to pot wash area and informs Steward of any HOT items
Cleans and breaks down work area, and returns all unused ingredients to proper storage at end of shift
Ensures that all closing side work is complete, cooking equipment is turned off, and the kitchen is secure at end of shift
Other duties as assigned
Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
Notifies the appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or areas of concern
Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management, and fellow employees
Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
Complies with hotel standards, policies, and rules
Recycles whenever possible
Remains current with hotel information and changes
Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards