Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop - Cook

Aimbridge Hospitality, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Health Coverage

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Plan

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality, LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking a part-time AM Cook for weekend shifts. You will prepare and supervise food across all outlets — restaurant, café, room service, employee cafeteria, and banquets — ensuring quality, portioning, and presentation.

We’re looking for a culinary professional who thrives under pressure, leads with flavor and maintains high sanitation standards. Competitive hourly pay with weekend availability and benefits available.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of cooking experience in hotel or related field.
• Food Handler Certification required.
• Ability to work under pressure with composure.
• Strong communicator with coworkers and guests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and supervise food items with quality standards.
• Lead and assist kitchen staff to maintain efficient operations.
• Anticipate challenges and resolve issues to keep kitchen running smoothly.
• Share information effectively and address concerns from coworkers and guests.
• Keep the kitchen clean and organized, meeting sanitation standards.
• Take initiative to anticipate needs and ensure seamless service.
• Manage time to keep prep and service prompt.

Skills

Culinary Craftsman

Kitchen Captain

Solution Strategist

Clear Communicator

Organization Operator

Proactive Performer

Timekeeper of Taste

Education

Experience or culinary graduate

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Address 32 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, 60601, US

Compensation $22.00 - $23.00/hour

Job Type Regular

Description

Join Our Team as a Cook!

This is a part-time AM cook shift, weekends only.

Ready to turn up the heat? As our Cook,you’llbe the go-to expert for preparing and supervising food across all outlets — from the restaurant and café to room service, the employee cafeteria, and banquets.You’llkeep the kitchen humming with efficiency while ensuring every dish looks and tastes amazing.

We’relooking for a culinary superstar who thrives under pressure, brings creativity to the plate, and is passionate about delivering unforgettable dining experiences. Ifyou’reready to lead with flavor and finesse, join our team and let your culinary talents shine!

KEY SKILLS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Culinary Craftsman:Prepare and supervise food items with precision, ensuring every dish meetshigh standardsof quality, portioning, and presentation.
• Kitchen Captain:Lead andassistkitchen staff tomaintainefficient operations and consistently deliver high-quality food and service.
• Solution Strategist:Anticipatechallenges and resolve issues proactively to keep kitchen operations running smoothly.
• Clear Communicator:Share information effectively and address concerns from co-workers and guests with professionalism and clarity.
• Organization Operator:Keep the kitchen spotless and well-organized, always meeting sanitation and safety standards.
• Proactive Performer:Take initiative byanticipatingneeds and acting before issues arise, keeping service seamless.
• Timekeeper of Taste:Manage time wisely to ensure food preparation and service are prompt and on point.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• At least 1 year of experience, or a culinary graduate with at least 1 year of experience in a hotel or related field.
• Food Handlers Certificationrequired.(mustcomply withState requirements)
• Able to work effectively under pressure,maintainingcomposure while quickly evaluating situations anddeterminingthe best course of action
• A strong communicator who listens actively to understand concerns raised by coworkers and guests, and effectively conveys ideas and solutions

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Daily Pay!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Just steps away from the famed shopping on State Street, this boutique hotel is located inside the Oriental Theater building in the Chicago Loop Theater District. The hotel features on-site dining, state-of-the-art business services and modern guest rooms with free WiFi. Every room at Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop/Theater District provides a 49-inch flat-screen HDTV and a large work space with a desk and ergonomic chair. Select rooms also offer plush lounge seating. Intermission Restaurant and Bar features local craft beer, signature cocktails and dishes with fresh, local flavors for breakfast, lunch and dinner.