Banquet Cook II

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.

Job Specific

Sets up and organizes work area with all necessary supplies and equipment

Receives, inspects, rotates all food products to ensure fresh, high quality ingredients are used

Prepares and stores raw food products properly

Follows standardized recipes in the preparation and cooking of menu items

Adheres to established portion control guidelines, minimizes waste

Plates cold foods according to established plating/presentation guidelines

Monitors finished product to ensure food is served promptly, notifies supervisor of any delays in service

Ensures that a quality product is prepared and served in a timely manner

Follows all Governmental Food Sanitation Standards at all times

Monitors refrigeration and holding temperatures, cleans and sanitizes work surfaces, washes hands frequently

Uses knives, slicers, mixers, choppers, grinders and all other equipment in a safe manner according to the manufactures recommendations

Notifies Supervisor of and equipment malfunction or safety hazard immediately

Provides Steward with timely notification of need for clean dishes, pots, pans etc.

Returns cooking utensils to pot wash area, informs Steward of any HOT items

Cleans and breaks down work area, returns all unused ingredients to proper storage at end of shift

Ensures that all closing side work is complete, cooking equipment is turned off and kitchen is secure at end of shift

Other duties as assigned

General

Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times

Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or areas of concern

Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employees

Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards

Complies with required safety regulations and procedures

Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions

Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area

Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules

Recycles whenever possible

Remains current with hotel information and changes

Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards

Qualifications

High School Diploma, or its equivalent

Post Secondary culinary training/certification as "Cook" from a recognized culinary training school +One year experience cooking in an upscale, high volume hotel or freestanding restaurant or equivalent

Thorough knowledge and understanding of Food Service Sanitation Standards

Thorough knowledge and understanding of standard kitchen equipment and its use

Ability to stand, stoop, bend; lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Ability to read, write and speak English

Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays

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