Hotel IRD & Restaurant Cook — Fast-Paced, Guest-Focused

MATTESON RESTAURANT LLC; Matteson (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

The Applebee’s Lunch & Dinner / In-Room Dining (IRD) Cook at a Marriott-affiliated hotel handles high-volume cook tasks for both the Applebee’s restaurant and IRD orders. This fast-paced role requires strict adherence to recipes, portion control, ticket times, and food safety.

The successful candidate will support multiple kitchen stations while delivering consistent, high-quality meals for guests. Shifts run between 9:00 AM and 12:00 AM with flexible evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous professional cooking or restaurant kitchen experience preferred.
• Previous full-service restaurant experience strongly preferred.
• Previous line-cook experience preferred.
• Experience preparing food in a hotel or In-Room Dining environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook Applebee’s menu items according to established recipes and specifications.
• Prepare and execute In-Room Dining (IRD) food orders accurately and efficiently.
• Work assigned stations, including grill, sauté, fry, prep, pantry, or other stations as directed.
• Maintain consistency in taste, portion size, temperature, quality, and presentation.
• Read and prioritize restaurant and IRD tickets accurately.
• Prepare multiple orders simultaneously during high-volume service periods.
• Maintain established ticket-time expectations.
• Coordinate with servers, IRD associates, expediters, and other culinary team members.
• Properly portion ingredients and menu items.
• Follow all approved recipes and preparation procedures.
• Ensure food is cooked to the appropriate temperature and specifications.

Skills

Line cook

Fast-paced environment

Multi-station cooking

Food safety knowledge

Job description

The Applebee’s Lunch & Dinner / In-Room Dining (IRD) Cook at a Marriott-affiliated hotel handles high-volume cook tasks for both the Applebee’s restaurant and IRD orders. This fast-paced role requires strict adherence to recipes, portion control, ticket times, and food safety.

The successful candidate will support multiple kitchen stations while delivering consistent, high-quality meals for guests. Shifts run between 9:00 AM and 12:00 AM with flexible evenings, weekends, and holidays.