Full-Time Line Cook

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

Job summary

Convene is hiring a Full-Time Line Cook in Chicago to join their Culinary Team. This role involves cooking, preparing, and serving food, while adhering to safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates are eager to learn, possess strong culinary skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Excellent health coverage starting day one

Generous paid time off

401K plan with company matching

Continuous professional development support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year Cook experience in a related role.
• Strong cooking and knife skills required.
• Positive and enthusiastic approach to all assignments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve daily menu items to clients.
• Maintain food handling, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Deliver catering orders with precision and punctuality.

Skills

Cooking skills

Knife skills

Communication skills

Job description

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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.

Learn more at https://convene.com/.

We’re Here For You

At Convene, you’ll receive:

Health and Wellness

• 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
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality, Leasing Non-residential Real Estate, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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