Line Cook

HSH Group / The Peninsula Hong Kong; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Complimentary employee meals

Discounted parking

Discounted room nights at Peninsula

Spa discount

Company-paid medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Retirement plan 5% company match

Job summary

The Peninsula Chicago is seeking a highly organized Line Cook to join our luxury F&B team on the Michigan Avenue property in Chicago. You will be responsible for mise en place, maintaining quality presentation, and supporting production across stations.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years in upscale dining, strong teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. We offer excellent benefits and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years culinary experience in an upscale restaurant.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team, be creative and motivated.

Responsibilities

• Prepare mise en place for the station.
• Minimize wastage and maximize use of raw materials.
• Maintain presentation standards and contribute to new standards.
• Produce daily kitchen requirements.
• Plan and execute production to maintain consistency.
• Cover other stations when supervisor is absent.
• Follow cost control policies and procedures.
• Assist in proper storage of food items.

Skills

Culinary experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

The Peninsula Chicago is seeking a Line Cook who is highly organized to work with our F&B operations and create a memorable guest experience.

• Work for a luxury Five-Star Five-Diamond property in the heart of Michigan Avenue, Chicago.
• Grow within a diverse multi-outlet property.
• Exceptional health benefits package and 401(k) with company match.

Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible for the preparation of mise en place for the station.
• Ensure that there is minimal wastage and maximum use of raw materials.
• Maintain a standard of presentation of all items produced and continually help develop new standards for the section.
• Produce the daily Kitchen requirements.
• Ensure planning and execution of production to maintain production.
• Cover other stations when supervisor is not present.
• Follow the hotel cost control policies and procedures.
• Assist in the effective storage of food items.

General Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years culinary experience in an upscale restaurant
• Must have excellent organizational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team, creative, motivated

Benefits We Offer:

• 10 vacation days per year
• 9 paid holiday days per year
• 5 Chicago Paid Sick Leave days per year
• 5 Chicago Paid Leave days per year
• Complimentary employee meals
• Discounted parking
• Discounted and complimentary room nights at The Peninsula Hotels
• 50% discount on spa services
• 25% discount on spa retail
• 80% company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage
• Complimentary life insurance
• Complimentary long-term disability
• Retirement plan with 5% company match

We are delighted to receive your resume for further consideration. As we anticipate a large number of applications, we look forward to connecting with candidates that meet our various role qualifications. To be considered for the position, you must have work authorization in the United States. The salary range for this position is $28-29.75 per hour, depending on experience.