In‑Room Dining & Restaurant Cook — Flexible Shifts

MATTESON RESTAURANT LLC; Matteson (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Applebee’s Lunch & Dinner / IRD Cook at Marriott Matteson IL is responsible for preparing and executing food for Applebee’s Restaurant and In-Room Dining (IRD) while maintaining recipes, quality standards, portions, presentation, ticket times, and safety.

Shifts run from 9:00 AM to 12:00 AM with open availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays. Compensation is $17.00–$18.00 per hour, with opportunities for growth based on experience.

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.
• Prepare and execute In-Room Dining (IRD) orders accurately and efficiently.
• Work on 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.
• Coordinate with servers, IRD associates, expediters, and culinary team.
• Properly portion ingredients and menu items.
• Follow all approved recipes and preparation procedures.

Job description

Applebee’s Lunch & Dinner / IRD Cook at Marriott Matteson IL is responsible for preparing and executing food for Applebee’s Restaurant and In-Room Dining (IRD) while maintaining recipes, quality standards, portions, presentation, ticket times, and safety.

Shifts run from 9:00 AM to 12:00 AM with open availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays. Compensation is $17.00–$18.00 per hour, with opportunities for growth based on experience.