Experience the Windy City from the heart of it all. Loews Chicago Hotel, situated steps from Navy Pier and Magnificent Mile, offers guests spectacular city skyline and lake views, while enjoying the comforts of home. Welcome to City Sophistication where convenience and relaxation meet.

Assists Cooks l & ll in the preparation of food cooked to order, preps food for service, according to established standardized recipes.

Job Specific

Sets up and organizes work area with all necessary supplies and equipmentReceives, inspects, rotates all food products to ensure that only fresh, high quality ingredients are usedPrepares and stores raw food products prior to cookingFollows standardized recipes in the preparation of menu items prior to cookingAdheres to established portion control guidelines, minimizes wastePlates foods according to established plating/presentation guidelinesMonitors finished product waiting for server pick up to ensure food is served promptly, notifies supervisor of any delays in serviceEnsures that a quality product is prepared and served in a timely mannerFollows all Governmental Food Sanitation Standards at all timesMonitors refrigeration and holding temperatures, cleans and sanitizes work surfaces, washes hands frequentlyUses knives, slicers, mixers, choppers, grinders and all other equipment in a safe manner according to the manufactures recommendationsNotifies Supervisor of any equipment malfunction or safety hazard immediatelyProvides Steward with timely notification of need for clean dishes, pots, pans etc.Returns soiled pot, pans and cooking utensils to pot wash area, informs Steward of any HOT itemsCleans and breaks down work area, returns all unused ingredients to proper storage at end of shiftEnsures that all closing side work is complete, cooking equipment is turned off and kitchen is secure at end of shiftOther duties as assigned

General

Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all timesNotifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significanceIs polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employeesExecutes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standardsComplies with required safety regulations and proceduresAttends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessionsMaintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work areaComplies with hotel standards, policies and rulesRecycles whenever possibleRemains current with hotel information and changesComplies with hotel uniform and grooming standards

Qualifications

High School Diploma, or its equivalentOne year cooking experience in upscale, high volume hotel or freestanding restaurant or Post Secondary culinary training/certification as "Cook" from a recognized culinary training schoolThorough knowledge and understanding of Food Service Sanitation StandardsThorough knowledge and understanding of standard kitchen equipment and its useAbility to stand, stoop, bend; lift and carry up to 35 poundsAbility to read, write and speak EnglishAbility to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays