Upscale Private Club Cook - Pre-Opening Kitchen Expert

Topography Hospitality, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k)

Job summary

The Lake, a private social club opening Fall 2026 in Chicago, seeks a committed Cook to join its culinary team. You will prepare and execute menu items to high standards, working closely with the leadership to deliver elevated dining experiences for members and guests.

Ideal candidates have 2–4+ years of professional cooking experience in upscale settings, strong knife skills, knowledge of food safety, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of professional cooking experience.
• Strong knife skills and culinary fundamentals.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Pre-opening experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation & Execution according to recipes and presentation standards.
• Station Organization & Mise en Place; maintain a clean, stocked station.
• Food Safety & Sanitation; follow HACCP standards.
• Team Collaboration; communicate with chefs and teammates.
• Inventory & Product Care; minimize waste and manage stock.
• Pre-Opening & Continuous Improvement; participate in training and setup.

Skills

Knife skills

Food safety

Pressure tolerance

Pre-opening experience

Job description

The Lake, a private social club opening Fall 2026 in Chicago, seeks a committed Cook to join its culinary team. You will prepare and execute menu items to high standards, working closely with the leadership to deliver elevated dining experiences for members and guests.

Ideal candidates have 2–4+ years of professional cooking experience in upscale settings, strong knife skills, knowledge of food safety, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.