Sauté Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen Mastery & Growth

HMSHost International; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Meal and Transportation Benefits

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Career growth opportunities

Referral program

Job summary

HMSHost International in Chicago is seeking a Sautee Cook to support high‑volume kitchen operations and ensure timely, high‑quality dishes. You will follow recipes, prepare sautés, and coordinate with servers and managers to maintain smooth service.

The role emphasizes HACCP and food safety, requires the ability to lift up to 40 lbs, and supports a fast-paced environment. Training and benefits are provided to eligible team members.

Qualifications

• Requires food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards
• Requires a minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience, work experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred
• Requires food knowledge pertaining to Soups, Sauté, Broiler, Fry, and Pantry
• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with individuals
• Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 lbs
• Requires the ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions
• Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions
• Frequently works with sharp knives, utensils, and hot plates
• Frequently works in hot environment

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving food items which may include soups, meats, vegetables and other food and beverage products
• Tastes products, follow menus, estimate food requirements, check production and keep records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed
• Cleans and sanitizes work stations and equipment
• Practices excellent food safety and sanitation practices and complies with HACCP standards
• Operates a variety of kitchen equipment; Measures and mixes ingredients, washes, peels, cuts and shreds fruits and vegetables
• Stocks, dates, rotates, and checks temperature of product

Skills

Food safety

HACCP knowledge

Culinary experience

Physical stamina

Team communication

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Knife handling

Job description

HMSHost International in Chicago is seeking a Sautee Cook to support high‑volume kitchen operations and ensure timely, high‑quality dishes. You will follow recipes, prepare sautés, and coordinate with servers and managers to maintain smooth service.

The role emphasizes HACCP and food safety, requires the ability to lift up to 40 lbs, and supports a fast-paced environment. Training and benefits are provided to eligible team members.