Team Member Cafe Cook Job at Four Seasons (Chicago)

Job Description

The Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is looking for a Team Member Cafe Cook who shares a passion for excellence and who infuses enthusiasm into everything they do. The Team Member Cafe Cook is an essential member of the Food & Beverage team, dedicated to preparing specialized innovative cuisine per guest orders in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.

Job Responsibility

Prepare specialized innovative cuisine per guest orders in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment
Make requisitions of all items needed for the next day, with the assistance of the Sous Chef on duty
Adhere to proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures
Maintain temperature and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) logs as required
Maintain appropriate dating, labeling, and rotation of all food items
Communicate with Sous Chefs and the Executive Sous Chef regarding menu items, problem situations or shortages
Ensure an adequate supply of materials for the shift and bring up to par those items needed
Set up the station by obtaining all equipment and materials needed, prepare all items needed for station and prepare station for service
Prepare and plate all items received from the computer system in a timely and accurate manner and communicate with cooks regarding timing
Properly break down the station by storing foods properly and carefully labeling them
Listen to customer complaints, special requests, dietary requirements and suggestions, and resolve accordingly
Handle and report any accident immediately, no matter how minor
Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of Four Seasons Hotels and encourage staff to do the same
Respond properly in any hotel emergency or safety situation
Follow all guidelines for timely food service to guests using knowledge of Four Seasons Food Standards
Operate, maintain and properly clean a deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, meat and cheese slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill

Requirements

Valid work authorization for the U.S.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask
Passion for service and hospitality
Willing team player
Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays
PM availability required
Attention to detail
Strong work ethic
Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers and supervisors
Ability to communicate with Sous Chefs and the Executive Sous Chef regarding menu items, problem situations or shortages
Ability to ensure an adequate supply of materials for the shift
Ability to prepare and plate all items received from the computer system in a timely and accurate manner
Ability to listen to customer complaints, special requests, dietary requirements and suggestions
Ability to handle and report any accident immediately
Ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times
Ability to respond properly in any hotel emergency or safety situation
Ability to follow all guidelines for timely food service to guests
Ability to multi-task with a high attention to detail while remaining calm and being attentive to one’s surroundings in a loud, fast paced, distracting environment
Ability and flexibility to work all shifts, including overnight weekends and holidays
Ability to operate, maintain and properly clean a deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, meat and cheese slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill
Ability to work entire shifts while supporting other kitchens & stations.

What we offer

Compensation: $25.41 - $26.91 per hour
Energizing Employee Culture where you are encouraged to be your true self
Comprehensive learning and development programs to help you elevate your craft
Competitive wages and Paid Time Off benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan and Employer Matching Program (eligibility based on hours worked)
Inclusive and diverse employee engagement & recognition events all year-round
Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms & Employee Meals

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