Cook 3 (On Call)

Four Seasons Hotels Limited; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Culture & development

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Employee meals

Dry cleaning

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is seeking an On-Call Adorn Cook to support our Food & Beverage team with preparing innovative dishes per guest orders. You will work in a fast-paced environment, upholding Four Seasons standards for quality, safety, and presentation.

Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization and be flexible to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Must have valid work authorization for the U.S.
• Flexible to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Energetic cooking professional with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate all items received from the computer system in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate with Sous Chefs and Executive Sous Chef on menu items and timing.
• Maintain sanitation, safety, and HACCP logs; ensure proper labeling and dating of all items.
• Support other kitchens and stations as needed to ensure flawless service.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Food safety

Multitasking

Team player

Communication

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 candidateworks 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 andprepare stationfor 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.
• Properlybreak 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 flexibilityto work all shifts, including overnight weekends and holidays.
• 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.

Candidates must have valid work authorization for the U.S.

Internal Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts employees may be eligible for visa sponsorship via an L-1A Visa. Please contact your People & Culture Team regarding eligibility.

Benefits of Working at Four Seasons

• Compensation: $25.35 - $26.85 per hour
• Energizing Employee Culture where you are encouraged to be your true self!
• Comprehensive learning and development programs to help you elevate your craft
• Competitive wages and Paid Time Off benefits
• 401(k) RetirementPlan and Employer Matching Program (eligibility based on hours worked)
• Inclusive and diverse employee engagement & recognition events all year-round
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms & Employee Meals

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Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of our award winning team, while developing your career with the world’s leading luxury hotel company! We look forward to receiving your application!

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Aff­irmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Aff­irmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal