Cook

Arlo Hotels; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant lifestyle hotel as a Line Cook, where your culinary skills will shine in a dynamic kitchen environment. You'll be responsible for preparing delicious meals, ensuring freshness and quality, and creating memorable dining experiences for guests. This role emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and a passion for food. If you're ready to elevate your cooking career in a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to work with a diverse team and contribute to an extraordinary dining experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of line cook experience in a comparable restaurant or hotel.
• Strong cooking skills and knowledge of kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare assigned food items and follow recipes accurately.
• Keep work area clean and organized, ensuring food safety.

Skills

Knife Skills

Cooking Techniques

Food Safety Procedures

Multi-tasking

Tools

Vita Prep

Robo-Coup

Ovens

Burners

Job description

Arlo Hotels, an independent lifestyle hotel, is now actively seeking a dynamic Line Cook.

Are you someone who is passionate about people, driven by purpose, and clever in your approach? If so, keep on reading! Here at Arlo, we strive to create a sense of awe that leaves those we touch wanting more.

Line cooks prepare all menu items during breakfast, lunch, dinner, and event services. Their daily focus is learning and perfecting techniques, speed, and consistency. They are vital to every outlet.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES

• Always treat guests with courtesy and respect in a variety of situations
• Honesty & Integrity
• Delivers outstanding service and creates memorable experiences.
• Coordinates and multi-tasks job duties in an active environment

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Responsible for preparing assigned food items
• Follow the recipes and the portion control guidelines set by the restaurant
• Responsible for setting up stations with appropriate par levels for the shift and restocking items
• Responsible for the freshness and correctness of the mise en place on their station
• Prepare any ingredient or specific recipe as directed by the Sous Chefs
• Keep work area clean, sanitized, and organized. This includes, but is not limited to, prep table, sinks, walk-ins, lowboys, floor, dry storage, ovens, and stovetops
• Possess strong cooking skills.
• Understand how to use a variety of food service equipment, including knives, pots and pans, ovens, and grills, food processors, and slicers in a safe environment
• Possess knowledge of and follow sanitary food handling procedures
• Remain calm and work well under pressure
• Must have the Executive Chef taste and sign off on every item prepped before being put away
• Must understand and practice proper food cooling and storing procedures
• Responsible for having the tools needed for the station work and for proper storage of tools when not in use.
• Responsible for using sharp cutlery at all times
• Responsible for preparing your station's daily prep list as well as the prep team's prep list.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have 2+ years of line cook experience in NYC at a comparable restaurant or hotel
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Must be able to stay on your feet for 8 hours plus

Knowledge:

• Must have good knife skills
• Must have basic knowledge of kitchen equipment such as Vita Prep, Robo-Coup, ovens, and burners

Arlo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.