Cook

HHM Hospitality; Mettawa (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

HHM Hospitality in Mettawa, Illinois, is seeking a Cook to prepare food items according to recipes and maintain excellence and quality in cuisine. Responsibilities include cooking, cleaning, and ensuring a safe work environment. Candidates should have previous culinary experience and a high school diploma.

The ideal candidate will work in a dynamic environment, following food safety guidelines and focusing on guest satisfaction. This role may require working varied schedules, including holidays and weekends.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to recipes and standards.
• Cook and clean various food items.
• Ensure a safe and sanitized work environment.
• Follow safe food handling procedures.

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.

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.