Cook III

Company Description

Join Our Culinary Excellence Team : Cook III

Rising gracefully above Millennium Park and Chicago's impressive lakefront, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park is located conveniently near major cultural attractions, the city's business and financial district and world-renowned shopping along the Magnificent Mile.

With beautifully appointed, extraordinarily spacious guestrooms and spectacular suites, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park offers a superior and distinctive array of amenities and services, including phenomenal dining experiences, seasonal pop-ups and luxury event space.

Job Description

What Awaits You :

• Employee Perks : Enjoy exclusive discounts at the Fairmont Chicago, local businesses, and Accor properties worldwide for you and your family.
• Complimentary meals at our on-site employee cafeteria.
• Lifelong Learning : Sharpen your skills through tailored programs at our Academies.
• Impactful Work : Contribute to our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
• Health and Financial Well-Being : Benefit from comprehensive medical and dental coverage, and convenient direct deposit.
• Limitless Growth : Explore career development opportunities within Fairmont Chicago and beyond. The sky truly is the limit!

Your Role : Cultivating Food & Beverage Excellence

Do you have an appetite for career progression and ready to take your culinary skills to a world-class platform? Take your career to a whole new level with us and join our our culinary team.

Your Responsibilities :

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues
• Prepare and service all food items for a la carte and or buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards
• Actively share ideas, opinions and suggestions in daily shift briefings
• Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage / spoilage
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions
• Be aware of any shortages and communicate with Chef before the item runs out
• Ensure that recipe cards, production schedules, plating guides, photographs are current and posted and followed
• Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day
• Review the days supplies and ensure that they are received and stored correctly
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
• Flexibility to work in all culinary areas within the hotel
• Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• Follow hotel time and attendance policy
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a high volume restaurant required
• Diploma / Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Working knowledge of weights, measures and various cooking techniques.
• Working knowledge of health, safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to) :

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

Additional Information

Visa Requirements : Successful candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion :

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.