Culinary Pro | Creative Cook in a Growth‑Driven Team

Olympia Hospitality; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan with discretionary match

Paid time off (PTO)

7 paid holidays

Earned wage access program

Hotel travel discounts

Job summary

Olympia Hospitality invites dedicated cooks to join our kitchen at the Sophy Hotel. You will prepare and cook menu items, ensuring consistency and food safety while collaborating with the culinary team to refine dishes and specials.

Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure help us deliver top-quality meals for our guests. We offer competitive starting pay, growth opportunities, and a supportive, value-driven workplace that rewards teamwork and personal development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ kitchen experience and HS diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary Arts education preferred; Serve-Safe Certification and Allergy Awareness Training preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members; maintain composure under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, portions, and safety standards.
• Follow proper cooking techniques (grilling, frying, roasting, baking, sautéing).
• Monitor temperatures, times, and quantities to minimize waste and ensure quality.
• Collaborate with culinary team to refine menu items and promotions.
• Experiment with ingredients and techniques to create innovative dishes.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Learn quickly

Work under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Culinary Arts education

Serve-Safe Certification

Allergy Awareness Training

Tools

Knife skills

Grill

Broiler

Sauté

Expediter

Garde manger

Job description

Olympia Hospitality invites dedicated cooks to join our kitchen at the Sophy Hotel. You will prepare and cook menu items, ensuring consistency and food safety while collaborating with the culinary team to refine dishes and specials.

Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure help us deliver top-quality meals for our guests. We offer competitive starting pay, growth opportunities, and a supportive, value-driven workplace that rewards teamwork and personal development.