Line Cook (Hilton O'Hare Airport)

Hyde Park Hospitality•Chicago, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Hyde Park Hospitality (HPH) is a dynamic and fast-growing company with deep roots in the food business, providing services ranging from airport concessions, management staffing, brand licensing, to contracted food and facilities management. We are looking for a Line Cook to join our team at the Hilton O'Hare Airport location. This role is responsible for maintaining and setting up food production and quality control of all food items prepared in the different kitchen stations, as well as maintaining a neat and clean work environment.

Requirements

Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of the broiler, sauté, fry, roast, moist heat and other cooking methods.
Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, steamers, kettles, etc.
Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language in order to complete requisitions read recipes and communicates with other team members.
Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on continuous schedule.
Ability to stand and to work continuously in confined spaces.
Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.
High school diploma required.
Ability to obtain any government required licenses or certificates.

Nice To Haves

Culinary or Apprenticeship program preferred.
Three to five years cooking experience preferred.
Prior hotel and restaurant cooking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares all food items according to standard recipes and/or as specified on guest check to ensure consistency of product to the guest.
Keeps spoilage/waste to a minimum by utilizing proper portioning.
Maintains the proper storage and production of all food items to rotate and maintain highest quality.
Keeps all refrigeration equipment, storage and working areas clean and clutter free, complying with Health department regulations.
Turns on/off all equipment, such as stoves, ovens, grills, broilers, heat lamps, steamers, fryers, etc. Ensures they are in working condition.
Reads and employs math skills to follow recipes.
Performs any general cleaning tasks using standard HPH cleaning products as assigned by supervisor.
Keep floors dry and clean to avoid slip/fall accidents.
Performs other duties as requested, such as moving supplies and equipment, cleaning up unexpected spills.
Demonstrate working knowledge of the service standards.
Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by HPH from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.