Line Cook
About The Position
The Peninsula Chicago is seeking an organized Line Cook to support its food and beverage operations and help create a memorable guest experience. The position is based at a luxury Five-Star, Five-Diamond property in the heart of Chicago’s Michigan Avenue and offers the opportunity to grow within a diverse, multi-outlet property. The Line Cook prepares mise en place and daily kitchen production for the assigned station, maintains presentation standards, minimizes waste, and helps develop standards for the section. The role also involves planning and executing production, covering other stations when the supervisor is absent, following hotel cost-control procedures, and assisting with food storage. Applicants must have work authorization in the United States. The salary range is $28–$29.75 per hour, depending on experience.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of culinary experience in an upscale restaurant.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Creativity and motivation.
- Must have work authorization in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Prepare mise en place for the assigned station.
- Minimize wastage and maximize the use of raw materials.
- Maintain presentation standards for all items produced and help develop new standards for the section.
- Produce the daily kitchen requirements.
- Plan and execute production to maintain production.
- Cover other stations when the supervisor is not present.
- Follow hotel cost-control policies and procedures.
- Assist with the effective storage of food items.
Benefits
- 10 vacation days per year.
- 9 paid holiday days per year.
- 5 Chicago Paid Sick Leave days per year.
- 5 Chicago Paid Leave days per year.
- Complimentary employee meals.
- Discounted parking.
- Discounted and complimentary room nights at The Peninsula Hotels.
- 50% restaurant discount.
- 50% discount on spa services.
- 25% discount on spa retail.
- 80% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Complimentary life insurance.
- Complimentary long-term disability.
- Retirement plan with 5% company match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
