Cook 2

Four Seasons; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Luxury hotel culture

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Four Seasons Chicago is seeking a Cook 2 who brings passion for excellence to our Food & Beverage team. You will prepare specialized cuisine, maintain safety standards and deliver exceptional guest service in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have ServeSafe, knife skills, and detail-oriented approach. This role offers a competitive hourly wage and opportunities to grow within a luxury hotel renowned for hospitality.

Qualifications

• ServeSafe Certification and allergen training are required.
• Proficient knife skills are expected.
• Reading, writing and spoken English skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain good working relationships with colleagues and provide encouragement.
• Place daily item requisitions with Sous Chef assistance.
• Follow food safety, HACCP logs, dating, labeling and rotation of items.
• Communicate menu items and shortages with Sous Chefs.
• Ensure adequate station supplies for service.
• Set up the station and prepare for service.
• Prepare and plate items per system orders and coordinate timing.
• Break down the station and label stored foods.
• Address dietary requests and guest concerns.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
• Report accidents promptly and professionally.
• Demonstrate Four Seasons’ high standards in all actions.
• Respond to emergencies and follow safety protocols.
• Adhere to Four Seasons food standards for timely service.
• Multi-task with attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment.
• Support other kitchens and stations as needed.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Skills

ServeSafe Certification

Knife skills

ServeSafe allergen training

English proficiency

Culinary education

Education

High school graduate

Culinary school or apprenticeship

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world‑class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Our property is a vibrant hub of culture, style and energy and includes our newly transformed restaurant which embodies iconic luxury boldly reimagined to capture the essence of Chicago through inspired food, drink, art and music. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is honored to be ranked as one of Conde Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Top 50 Hotels in the World. We offer 345 elegant guest rooms and suites: and a luxury spa. We are located steps away from the famed Magnificent Mile, glamorous North Michigan Avenue shopping and minutes from the city's business and financial center. Adorn Restaurant features globally inspired cuisine starring the bounty of the Midwest. Adorn Bar showcases craft cocktails and a wine list that sparks conversation, all with a lively, convivial vibe beckoning to be discovered.

About the role

The Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is looking for a Cook 2 who shares a passion for excellence and who infuses enthusiasm into everything they do. We are looking for an energetic, experienced cooking professional with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multitask, and has a passion for service and hospitality. The Cook 3 is an essential member of the Food & Beverage team, dedicated to preparing specialized innovative cuisine per guest orders in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about cuisine!

What you will do

• Maintain a good working relationship with other employees providing encouragement as needed.
• Make requisitions of all items needed for the next day, with the assistance of the Sous Chef on duty.
• Adhere to proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures; maintain temperature and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) logs as required; and maintain appropriate dating, labeling, and rotation of all food items.
• Communicate with Sous Chefs and the Executive Sous Chef regarding menu items, problem situations or shortages.
• Ability to ensure an adequate supply of materials for the shift and bring up to par those items needed.
• Set up the station by obtaining all equipment and materials needed, prepare all items needed for station and prepare station for service.
• Ability to prepare and plate all items received from the computer system in a timely and accurate manner and communicate with cooks regarding timing.
• Properly break down the station by storing foods properly and carefully labeling them.
• Ability to listen to customer complaints, special requests, dietary requirements and suggestions, and resolve accordingly.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment at all times.
• Ability to handle and report any accident immediately, no matter how minor.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of Four Seasons Hotels and encourage staff to do the same.
• Respond properly in any hotel emergency or safety situation.
• Follow all guidelines for timely food service to guests using knowledge of Four Seasons Food Standards.
• Multi-Task with a high attention to detail while remaining calm and being attentive to one's surroundings in a loud, fast paced, distracting environment.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean a deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, meat and cheese slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.
• Ability to work entire shifts while supporting other kitchens & stations.
• Further duties not currently listed in this outline may be added at the manager's discretion.

What you bring

• ServeSafe Certification.
• Proficient knife skills.
• ServeSafe allergen training.
• Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.
• High school graduate and an apprenticeship, cooking school or culinary institute education.
• Highly developed sense of taste and comprehensive sauce preparation skills.

What we offer:

• Compensation: $28.04-$29.54 per hour
• Energizing Employee Culture where you are encouraged to be your true self!
• Comprehensive