Steeped in history, anchored in style. Set within the iconic 1929 Art Deco Carbide & Carbon Building in Chicago’s Loop neighborhood, Pendry Chicago is a modern-day luxury hotel that pays homage to both the past and the present with contemporary, comfortable interiors, signature culinary and cocktail concepts, and inspired gathering spaces throughout that embody the spirit of Chicago.

If you have passion for the best in hospitality, we want to talk to you!

Cook 

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

The Cook will provide and maintain high quality standards and procedures in preparing and serving food while keeping the kitchen clean, safe and a sanitary environment in which to work.  This role will contribute to the organization as an active business partner that is responsible for supporting the company's goals, objectives, vision, mission, and values.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DUTIES:

• Responsible to supply assigned workstation with all needed products and culinary equipment for prompt production.
• Prepares all the prep work for menu items using standardized recipes as a guide for the outlets; sets up and prepares items for outlets and banquets per prep lists and Banquet event orders and all other duties as assigned.
• Stores all food in refrigerated boxes including covers, labels and dates, using the proper containers too protect against waste and spoilage.
• Maintains area in a clean and sanitized condition at all times.
• Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, associates may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.
• Performs other duties as required by Management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

 While performing the duties of this Job, the associate is regularly required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk and hear.  The associate is occasionally required to stand and taste and smell.  The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Associate must be able to use knives in a safe manner.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Previous experience as a Cook  or Line Cook in an upscale hotel or restaurant.
• High School diploma preferred.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:

• Ability to obtain any government required license or certificate.