Line Cook

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality team at Crescent Hotels & Resorts as a kitchen associate. You will prepare food, manage inventory, and ensure quality standards while working in a supportive environment that values your growth and individuality. Enjoy an excellent benefits package and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K matching program

Employee Assistance Program

Travel discounts

Qualifications

• Serve Safe and Food Handler certifications required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs. repeatedly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipes and standards.
• Assist in managing food costs and minimizing waste.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

Certified Food Handler

Job description

Hotel Lincoln
Hotel Lincoln-Chicago
1816 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60614, USA

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals deeply connected to and proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. We recognize that our Associates are the shining stars of our success!

We believe in fostering a positive work environment where you can bring your true self every day. We celebrate your individuality and support your career growth. Our benefits include health & wellness programs, top-tier learning and development opportunities, and travel discounts that satisfy your inner explorer. Join us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

We are committed to providing you with:

• An excellent benefits package for associates and their families, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K matching program
• Discounts at Crescent-managed properties across North America for you and your family, along with Hyatt Branded Hotel Associate Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

What you will be doing:

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipes, production, and portion standards, based on server checks.
• Start pre-prepared food items, ensuring not to overprepare estimated needs.
• Label and rotate all food containers according to Crescent standards, maintaining proper temperatures for perishables.
• Check inventory levels, prepare necessary ingredients, and assist in maintaining buffet stock levels.
• Return unused food to storage, covering and dating perishables appropriately.
• Assist in managing food costs, minimizing waste, and controlling usage as per Crescent standards.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment such as fryers, broilers, stoves, steamers, food processors, mixers, slicers, ovens, steam tables, tilt kettles, waffle irons, and flat-top grills.
• Maintain regular attendance and be available to work shifts as scheduled.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What is required:

• Serve Safe and Food Handler certifications
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Self-motivated, professional appearance and demeanor
• Good communication skills with guests and team members
• Willingness to assist colleagues and work as part of a team
• Dexterity to operate food machinery
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs. repeatedly

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Employees with access to compensation information are prohibited from disclosing it except as legally permitted.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations:

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required:

Certified Food Handler

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