Banquet & Cafeteria Cook — Fast-Paced Hotel Kitchen

DREAMWEAVER HOTELS INC - THEWIT; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hilton travel discounts and employee/房

Job summary

theWit Hotel in Chicago, IL is seeking a Cafeteria / Banquet Cook to prepare and present high-quality meals for employee cafeteria service, banquets, and events. You will follow recipes, maintain food safety, and work with a dynamic culinary team in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

We value passion for quality ingredients, teamwork, and pride in your craft. The role offers PTO, Hilton discounts, and opportunities for career growth within a premier lifestyle hotel.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in a hotel, restaurant, banquet, cafeteria, or institutional food-service environment preferred.
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and portion specifications.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a culinary team.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, food quality, and detail.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform the physical requirements of the position.
• Food Handler or ServSafe certification preferred or required as applicable by local regulations.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, early mornings, evenings, and banquet/event shifts as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food items for employee cafeteria service, banquets, meetings, events, and other assigned outlets.
• Follow standardized recipes, portion controls, preparation methods, and presentation standards.
• Assist with preparation of hot and cold food items, including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, starches, sauces, soups, and other menu items.
• Set up and maintain food stations and buffet lines for cafeteria and banquet service.
• Prepare food in quantities appropriate for scheduled business levels and events.
• Assist with banquet production and ensure food is prepared and ready according to event timelines.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and follow all food safety and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Cooking

Teamwork

Food safety

Attention to detail

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

theWit Hotel in Chicago, IL is seeking a Cafeteria / Banquet Cook to prepare and present high-quality meals for employee cafeteria service, banquets, and events. You will follow recipes, maintain food safety, and work with a dynamic culinary team in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

We value passion for quality ingredients, teamwork, and pride in your craft. The role offers PTO, Hilton discounts, and opportunities for career growth within a premier lifestyle hotel.