Cook

Crowne Plaza

  • Burr Ridge, IL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
Our busy restaurant is looking for a detail-oriented individual with exceptional time management abilities who is passionate about providing our clients with an exceptional dining experience. As our next line cook, you will be responsible for ensuring that every dish is cooked and presented following appropriate recipes, presentation standards, and with accuracy for the guest order. We need an experienced cook who is comfortable with a variety of cooking techniques such as poaching, braising, roasting, charbroiling, sautéing, grilling, frying, and baking. Our ideal applicant is a team player who can successfully communicate with other kitchen staff to keep our restaurant running efficiently. If you have a friendly and energetic attitude with a passion for food, please apply today!Responsibilities:
  • Clean and sanitize all workstations, including counters, utensils, cooking equipment, and the refrigerator, in accordance with health and safety regulations
  • Set up cooking stations and fill them with all of the essential preparation items for a shift
  • Cook food orders at stations by following established recipes and presentation standards for grilling, broiling, and sautéing menu items
  • Demonstrate professional and pleasant demeanor when interacting with visitors, vendors, and associates
  • Guarantee that quality food is supplied, by adhering to specified storage and waste control requirements for meats, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products
Qualifications:
  • Candidates need a strong understanding of compliance with kitchen safety and food storage requirements
  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent GED certification
  • We prefer some experience working in the food service industry
  • Must be a hard worker with high attention to detail and have a strong work ethic
  • Display excellent communication and interpersonal skills with customers and coworkers
About Company:
Welcome to the Crowne Plaza Chicago SW Burr Ridge. Stay with us during your next convention at McCormick Place Chicago! Bring your family and visit the nearby Brookfield Zoo, catch a race at Chicagoland Speedway, or explore The Forge Lemont, a brand-new local destination only minutes away.

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