PM Cook

Hei Hotels Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs

Pet insurance

Job summary

Hei Hotels Inc. is seeking a PM Cook for our CURRENT restaurant in Chicago, on-site at The Wade hotel. The role requires preparing food to consistent quality, following recipes, and supporting kitchen operations during the PM shift and weekends.

Ideal candidates have hotel or culinary settings experience, good communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 100 lbs as needed. Join a team known for its seasonal American cuisine and vibrant bar scene while maintaining safety and standards.

Qualifications

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 100 lbs on a continuous schedule.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipes and standards.
• Start items in advance and manage production to avoid over-preparation.
• Date and rotate perishables; maintain proper temperatures.
• Check pars, plan prep, and set up line accordingly.
• Ensure buffet is stocked and shortages are flagged.
• Assist in correcting food cost, waste, and usage as per standards.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment (fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, etc.).
• Attend regularly and be available for PM shift and weekends.

Skills

Hotel experience

Job description

## PM CookApply: On-Site: Current Restaurant - Chicago, IL: Full time: Posted Today: JR119712**About Us**True to its name, CURRENT features a fresh, modern take on seasonal American cuisine showcasing simple & soulful ingredient driven dishes. Located inside The Wade hotel, join us at our lively bar for creative cocktails, a glass of wine, or one of our many local beers. Or join us al fresco in our Chandon Spritz Garden in summer to watch the world go by. With its bold flavors and stunning backdrop (Lake Michigan and Navy Pier are just steps away), it is no surprise that CURRENT is a go-to for both locals and travelers alike. From the patio you can enjoy the energy of Lake Shore Drive and Lake Michigan while indulging in seasonal bites and noted cocktail culture.Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.**Compensation**Salary Range: $25.00 - $25.00 Hourly### Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No### Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No**Overview**Prepare food of consistent quality and assist in kitchen functions. The PM cook needs to be flexible to work the PM shift until close and weekends.### **Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.* Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs.* Date all food containers and rotate as per HEI Hotels and Resorts standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.* Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.* Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.* Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, loss and usage per HEI Hotels and Resorts standards.* Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.* Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.* Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.**Qualifications and Skills*** Hotel experience preferred.* Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery with or without reasonable accommodation.* Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule with or without reasonable accommodation.* Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.## **Benefits**HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.### HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.