Line Cook - theWit
About The Position
At theWit Chicago, you'll become part of a dynamic culinary team that supports a variety of unique dining experiences throughout the hotel. From restaurant service and rooftop events to banquets, catering, and in-room dining, you'll have the opportunity to expand your culinary skills while contributing to exceptional guest experiences in one of Chicago's premier lifestyle hotels. Position Summary theWit Chicago is seeking a passionate and dependable Line Cook to join our culinary team. This position is responsible for preparing high-quality food while supporting all food and beverage venues throughout the hotel, including restaurants, bars, in-room dining, banquets, catering, and special events. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is adaptable to varying culinary operations, and is committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, consistency, sanitation, and efficiency.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of cooking experience in a restaurant, hotel, banquet, or high-volume kitchen preferred.
- Previous luxury hotel or upscale dining experience is highly preferred.
- Food Handler Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
- Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
- Ability to prepare multiple menu items while maintaining quality and consistency.
- Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative culinary team.
- Flexible and adaptable to support multiple outlets and varying business demands.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
- Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and work safely in a fast-paced commercial kitchen environment.
- Comfortable working around hot surfaces, sharp tools, and commercial kitchen equipment.
- Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
- Willingness to work overtime and support different culinary outlets based on operational needs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working multiple stations (grill, sauté, pantry, fry, garde manger, and banquet production).
- Strong knife skills and knowledge of various cooking techniques.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and remain calm during peak service periods.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to culinary excellence.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn and grow.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook menu items according to standardized recipes, presentation guidelines, and quality standards.
- Support culinary operations across all hotel food and beverage outlets, including restaurants, lounges, in-room dining, banquets, catering, and special events as business demands require.
- Set up, stock, and maintain assigned workstations with all necessary ingredients and supplies before each shift.
- Work multiple kitchen stations, adapting to the needs of different venues and service styles.
- Ensure all food is prepared accurately and served in a timely manner during high-volume meal periods and special events.
- Maintain consistent food quality, portion control, and presentation standards across all outlets.
- Follow proper food handling, labeling, storage, rotation, and sanitation procedures in compliance with local health regulations, Hilton standards, and HACCP guidelines.
- Assist with daily food preparation, inventory rotation, receiving deliveries, and organizing kitchen storage areas.
- Minimize food waste while maintaining proper product utilization.
- Clean and sanitize workstations, kitchen equipment, utensils, and storage areas throughout each shift.
- Communicate effectively with chefs, kitchen staff, banquet teams, and front-of-house team members to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
- Assist with menu changes, seasonal offerings, and special culinary events as assigned.
- Follow all hotel safety procedures and promptly report equipment malfunctions or safety concerns.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall success of the Culinary and Food & Beverage Departments.
Benefits
- Medical Plans: Choice of three plans to meet your healthcare needs.
- Dental Plans: Two options for dental coverage.
- Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine eye care and eyewear.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): To support work-life balance.
- Accident/Hospital Indemnity/Critical Illness plans (new for 2026).
- 401(k) Retirement Plan: Plan for your future with employer contributions.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
- Life and AD&D Insurance: Employer-provided coverage with additional voluntary options.
- Short-Term Disability (STD): Employer-provided coverage to support you during temporary disability.
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability (LTD): Additional protection for extended disability.
- Commuter Benefits: Save on transit and parking expenses.
- Pet Insurance: Options to support your furry family members.
- Hilton travel discounts and employee room rates worldwide
- Career growth and training opportunities
- Access to wellness programs and employee appreciation events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
