Adorn- Cook 1

Four Seasons; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Employee discount for stays

Complimentary dry cleaning

Complimentary employee meals

Opportunities for development

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is seeking a Cook 1 to join our Luxury Food & Beverage team. This pivotal role prepares specialized cuisine per guest orders while upholding production standards and a safe work environment.

You will collaborate with teammates daily to deliver a flawless final product and support the kitchen during busy periods. Ideal candidates bring culinary and supervisory experience in a luxury hotel, a personal creative touch, and the ability to guide others.

Qualifications

• Culinary and supervisory experience within a luxury hotel.
• A creative flair and bring your personal touch and energy to all our food and beverage experiences.
• Ability to provide guidance to others.

Responsibilities

• Maintain consistency of service in the absence of the Chef.
• Maintain good working relationships with team members and provide encouragement.
• Adhere to proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures; HACCP logs maintained.
• Communicate with Sous Chefs and Executive Chef regarding menu items or shortages.
• Ensure adequate supplies for the shift and call up items as needed.
• Prepare and plate items accurately and communicate timing to cooks.

Job description

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

About the location

Our property is a vibrant hub of culture, style and energy and includes our newly transformed restaurant which embodies iconic luxury boldly reimagined to capture the essence of Chicago through inspired food, drink, art and music. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is honored to be ranked as one of Conde Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Top 50 Hotels in the World. We offer 345 elegant guest rooms and suites: and a luxury spa. We are located steps away from the famed Magnificent Mile, glamorous North Michigan Avenue shopping and minutes from the city’s business and financial center. Adorn Restaurant features globally inspired cuisine starring the bounty of the Midwest. Adorn Bar showcases craft cocktails and a wine list that sparks conversation, all with a lively, convivial vibe beckoning to be discovered.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About The Role

The Cook 1 is an essential member of the Food & Beverage team, dedicated to preparing specialized innovative cuisine per guest orders in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about cuisine! Attention to detail and a strong work ethic are required in this position. The ideal candidate works together with other team members on a daily basis to ensure a flawlessly executed final product; and the ability to work harmoniously with co-workers and supervisors is required. Responsibilities include creating an environment where motivated people want to join, learn, do their best and advance.

What You Will Do

• The ability to maintain consistency of service in the temporary absence of the Chef.
• Maintain a good working relationship with other employees providing encouragement as needed.
• Adhere to proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures; maintain temperature and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) logs as required; and maintain appropriate dating, labeling, and rotation of all food items.
• Communicate with Sous Chefs and the Executive Chef regarding menu items, problem situations or shortages.
• Ability to ensure an adequate supply of materials for the shift and bring up to par those items needed.
• Ability to prepare and plate all items received from the computer system in a timely and accurate manner and communicate with cooks regarding timing.
• Ability to listen to customer complaints, special requests, dietary requirements and suggestions, and resolve accordingly.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment at all times, including COVID-19 related policies and procedures.
• Ability to handle and report any accident immediately, no matter how minor.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of Four Seasons Hotels and encourage staff to do the same.
• Respond properly in any hotel emergency or safety situation.
• Follow all guidelines for timely food service to guests using knowledge of Four Seasons Food Standards.
• Multi-Task with a high attention to detail while remaining calm and being attentive to one’s surroundings in a loud, fast paced, distracting environment.
• Ability and flexibility to work all shifts, including overnight weekends and holidays.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean a deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, meat and cheese slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.
• Ability to work entire shifts while supporting other kitchens & stations.
• Comply with Four Seasons’ category one and category two work rules and standard of conduct as set forth by EmPact.
• Further duties not currently listed in this outline may be added at the manager’s discretion.

What You Bring

• Culinary and supervisory experience within a luxury hotel
• A creative flair and bring your personal touch and energy to all our food and beverage experiences
• Ability to provide guidance to others

What We Offer

• Compensation: $28.31 - $29.81
• Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities
• Employee Discount for stays at any Four Seasons worldwide
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
• Complimentary Employee Meals

Schedule & Hours

• Full Time
• PM availability required

Candidates must have valid work authorization for the U.S.

Please note that due to the large number of responses we receive, only candidates being considered for the above position will be contacted for an interview.

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