Full-Time Line Cook

Convene LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Convene LLC is looking for a full-time Line Cook in Chicago to join their Culinary Team. Ideal candidates should have a passion for food and culinary techniques, offering professional growth in a hospitality-driven environment with a focus on teamwork and attention to detail.

Benefits

401K with employer match

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Professional advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year Cook experience in a related role.
• Positive and enthusiastic approach to all assignments.
• Ability to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve daily menu items to clients.
• Maintain food handling, safety and sanitation standards.
• Prepare and deliver catering orders for events.

Skills

Cooking skills

Knife skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

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Join our team

We are rethinking the workplace experience.

We are a global leader in future-of-work solutions, bringing a hospitality-driven experience to the workplace. We serve as a partner, not just a place, for our clients and members, offering concierge-style services, dedicated support teams, and in-house resources, allowing our clients and members to focus on what they do best.

The passion our company has for creating impactful work experiences for our clients extends to all of our employees as well. If you’re interested in helping us provide inspiring and unforgettable moments, consider joining our team.

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Hospitality-driven

Convene is first and foremost a hospitality company that operates within the meeting, event, and shared workplace industries. We create inspiring destinations for clients, members, and landlords to meet, work, and host experiential events.

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Focused on innovation

Our clients’ evolving needs drive our passion for innovation and motivate us to constantly develop new creative solutions. If you’re a creative problem solver who doesn’t settle for “good enough,” you’ll feel at home here.

We offer our employees a 401K with employer match, financial wellness education, life insurance, and transit incentives. We also prioritize professional advancement, offering a robust catalog of online learning opportunities and workshops focused on leadership development, professional growth, and skills-based training.

Employees have access to generous paid time off, including paid holiday breaks and birthday PTO to promote work-life balance and wellness. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, and a variety of perks and discounts to support your everyday life.

We prioritize a balance of in-person collaboration and flexible remote productivity with our hybrid work policy. This allows our global teams to thrive and have opportunities to work together in our Convene cities, as roles allow.

Diversity & inclusion

At Convene, we are committed to becoming 1% better every day, which includes a strong and ongoing focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to be their true selves. This commitment is reflected in our organizational practices and our approach to work. With the support of our leadership team and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we collaborate and seek out input in order to foster a diverse and inclusive environment.

Enabling those who want to give back or grow, we offer an annual application-based paid sabbatical program to those who want to invest in their communities.

Convene is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we believe that diverse teams are the best teams. We live our values of GRIT (Genuine, Relentless, Integrity & Teamwork) and strive to create an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can be their true selves, where we all show up for each other. In line with our goal to be 1% better every day, we are committed to listening, learning, growing and improving. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to join us on this journey.

Convene is seeking a full-time Chicago-based Line Cook to join our Culinary Team who has a strong passion for food, culinary technique, and is eager to learn more and build on their skills in a high-end setting. The ideal candidate is friendly, curious, and dedicated to becoming an integral member of a team that values hard work and attention to detail. This position works as part of a robust operations team and reports directly to the Executive Chef. This full time role requires an early morning start and pays $21/hour with overtime eligibility.

Our employees carry out our Core Values every day: Genuine, Relentless, Integrity, and Teamwork.

What You’ll Do:

As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving daily menu items to the clients in Convene locations. Cooks carry out all responsibilities while maintaining food handling, safety and sanitation standards.

• Effectively participate in our professionally run daily food service exemplifying excellence in portioning, cooking, timing, plate assembly, and communication
• Prepare, cook, and serve items, while adhering to the recipes and ensuring high quality and visual presentation of food
• Prepare and deliver catering orders that are placed for our meeting and event clients with precision and punctuality
• Assist other associates to ensure all kitchen duties are completed within the given time constraints
• Ensure all proper steps of service are followed in accordance with Convene standards
• Responsible for constant sanitation, organization and proper food handling

What We Look For:

• Minimum 1 year Cook experience in a related role
• Strong cooking and knife skills required
• Positive and enthusiastic approach to all assignments
• Ability to work well with others and have good communication skills
• Cheerful, presentable, and helpful when dealing with customers
• Flexible and long hours are sometimes required; rotating work schedule that may include nights and weekends
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping
• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time

Compensation:

The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.

Full Time Hourly Rate : $21.00/hour

This role is also eligible for Convene's annual incentive performance bonus plan.

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

Who We Are:

Convene is a global hospitality company that manages a growing portfolio of lifestyle brands focused on revolutionizing the way people meet, work, and gather. It creates hospitality-driven experiences and uniquely designed destinations across its various brands with the singular mission of fostering human-to-human connection. The Convene portfolio comprises Convene, etc.venues by Convene, and Convene Signature, offering clients multiple products including event venues, meeting rooms, flexible office spaces, and building amenity centers. With hospitality at its core, each brand and product offers on-site culinary, in-room A/V, production services, and dedicated hospitality staffing resources. As the largest single provider of dedicated meeting and event venues in the U.S. and UK, and with a growing footprint of flexible office space, the Convene portfolio has a network of nearly 40 locations across nine global cities.

• Excellent health coverage for you and your family starting day one
• 24/7 virtual care through Centivo Care
• Employee Assistance Program: emotional well-being and support for everyday life
• Fertility & family planning through Kindbody

Time Off and Work-Life Balance

• Generous paid time off plus time off for your birthday
• A Holiday closure each year to allow all employees to unplug and recharge
• Paid time off for new parents: maternity, paternity, adoption

Financial Support and Benefits

• 401K plan with company matching
• Financial support for education: for attending conferences, taking courses, or gaining certifications

Professional Development and Recognition

• Continuous professional and personal development support
• Employee recognition and reward programs to mark achievements and milestones

Community and Impact

• Opportunities to volunteer, donate, and participate in community give-back initiatives
• The opportunity to have a significant impact on your team and the business in the work that you do

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• Best Small & Medium Workplaces, Fortune Magazine | 2018, 2020
• Best Workplaces in New York, Fortune Magazine | 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021
• Best Workplaces in the Meetings Industry, Meetings & Conventions Magazine | 2018
• Top Companies - Startups, LinkedIn | 2017
• 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies, Inc. Magazine | 2017-2019, 2024
• Best Places to Work for Midsize Companies in NY, BuiltIn NY | 2022
• Best Places to Work Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, BuiltIn | 2023

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