Cook 3 (On Call)

Four Seasons; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is seeking an On-Call Adorn Cook who shares a passion for excellence and who infuses enthusiasm into every task. The cook will join the Food & Beverage team to produce specialty cuisine per guest orders while upholding production standards and safety guidelines.

You will work closely with the culinary team, adapt to varying guest requests, and contribute to a high-energy, guest-centric service environment in a luxury hotel setting.

Qualifications

• 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 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.
• 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.
• Ability and flexibility to work all shifts, including overnight weekends and holidays.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean a deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer.

Responsibilities

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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.

Join our Team

The Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is looking for a On-Call Adorn Cook who shares a passion for excellence and who infuses enthusiasm into everything they do.

We are looking for an energetic, experienced c ooking professional with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multitask, and h as a passion for service and hospitality. Applicants will b e a willi ng team player and willing to accept assignments on an as-needed basis in order to promote teamwork. Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings , weeken ds and holidays. PM availability required.

The On-Call Adorn Cook 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! Attention to detail and a strong work ethic are required in this position. The ideal candidate works together with other team members on a daily basis to ensure a flawlessly executed final product. The ability to work harmoniously with co-workers and supervisors is required . Responsibilities include creating an environment where motivated people want to join, learn, do their best and advance.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• 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 .
• 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.
• Ability and flexibility to work all shifts, including overnight weekends and holidays.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean a deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer,