Cook

HHM Hospitality; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HHM Hotels is seeking a Cook to prepare meals following recipes and standards, maintaining quality and a safe, sanitary kitchen. You will handle cold and hot dishes, prep ingredients, and ensure proper portioning for service.

The role requires prior culinary experience, a high school diploma, and possible sanitation certification. Work includes varied shifts, standing long hours, and maintaining cleanliness while aligning with HHM’s EarthView program.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary experience or equivalent training required.
• Must maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes to prepare food items accordingly.
• Wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables; trim or clean meat.
• Prepare appetizers, salads, or cold dishes.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Bake breads, rolls, or other baked goods.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food for pickup or guest service.
• Maintain clean and sanitized work areas.
• Secure and store food items properly.
• Support guest satisfaction by delivering quality meals.
• Follow safe food handling procedures.
• Comply with EarthView sustainability guidelines.
• Practice safe work habits and wear protective equipment.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food preparation

Education

High School diploma

Department of Health Sanitation certificate

Job description

Overview

Opportunity: Cook

Prepare food items according to recipes and standards, taking pride in the excellence and quality of cuisine, while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment.

Your Growth Path

Lead Cook – Sous Chef – Executive Chef – Food and Beverage Director

Your Focus

• Follow recipes to prepare food items accordingly.
• Wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables; cut, trim, or clean meat.
• Prepare appetizers, salads, or cold dishes.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Bake breads, rolls, or other baked goods.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food for pick up by server or deliver to guests.
• Maintain clean and sanitized work areas such as cutting boards, counters and work spaces.
• Secure and store food items properly.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Follow safe food handling procedures.
• Follow guidelines related to sustainability practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits and wear protective safety equipment.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background and Skills

• High School diploma preferred.
• Previous culinary experience or equivalent training required.
• Department of Health Sanitation certificate may be required.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

About Us

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.