Experienced Cook - Creative Kitchen & Team Growth

Sophy - Hyde Park; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage up to 80% of health计划

401K with discretionary yearly match

Paid group term life insurance

PTO & 7 paid holidays

Earned wage access program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Hotel travel discounts

Job summary

Olympia Hospitality is seeking cooks to safely and efficiently prepare and cook food at the Sophy Hotel in Chicago. Starting pay is $20.00 per hour, with opportunities to contribute to menu development and maintain high food-safety standards.

Join a team that values growth, collaboration, and guest satisfaction, and enjoy benefits including health coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and wage access options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience; high school diploma and/or equivalent work experience; experience with receiving orders and inventory control helpful; Culinary Arts education preferred; Serve-Safe Certification and Allergy Awareness Training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with established recipes, portion sizes, and quality standards, ensuring consistency and adherence to food safety guidelines.
• Follow proper cooking techniques and methods, including grilling, frying, roasting, baking, and sautéing, to achieve desired flavors, textures, and appearances.
• Monitor food temperatures, cooking times, and ingredient quantities to prevent waste and ensure that food is cooked and served at optimal quality.
• Collaborate with the culinary team and management to develop and refine menu items, specials, and promotions that appeal to guests' preferences and dietary needs.
• Experiment with new ingredients, flavors, and cooking techniques to create innovative and unique dishes that showcase the restaurant's culinary expertise and creativity.
• Stay informed about culinary trends, industry developments, and seasonal ingredients, and incorporate these insights into menu planning and execution.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and orderly kitchen environment at all times, including workstations, equipment, utensils, and storage areas, in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Assist with inventory management, including receiving, storing, and rotating ingredients and supplies, and conducting regular stock checks to ensure adequate levels for production.
• Follow proper food handling and storage procedures to minimize the risk of contamination, spoilage, and foodborne illness, and ensure that all kitchen equipment is maintained and operated safely.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff, servers, and management to coordinate food preparation, cooking times, and service priorities, and ensure smooth operations during peak hours.
• Support and assist colleagues as needed, including dishwashing, food plating, and garnishing, to maintain efficient workflow and meet service deadlines.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Serve-Safe Certification

Allergy Awareness Training

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Knife skills

Grill/broiler

Sauté techniques

Expediter

Garde manger

Job description

Olympia Hospitality is seeking cooks to safely and efficiently prepare and cook food at the Sophy Hotel in Chicago. Starting pay is $20.00 per hour, with opportunities to contribute to menu development and maintain high food-safety standards.

Join a team that values growth, collaboration, and guest satisfaction, and enjoy benefits including health coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and wage access options.