We believe our guests select the Chicago Athletic Association because of our caring and attentive team members who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences.
Join us for this incredible opportunity to be part of our Culinary team as a Banquet Line Cook at the Chicago Athletic Association (CAA) … Not only will you be part of a rock-star team, but you'll get to be part of a company that consistently earns a spot in Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For!
We Offer Excellent Benefits:
- Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
- Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401K with company match
- Paid Time Off, Personal Days and Paid Holidays
- Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance
- Free colleague meals during shift
- Employee Stock Purchase plan
- Complimentary Access to Headspace, Working Advantage and numerous discounts at various retailers
COVID- 19 Safety:
Hyatt Hotels and the Chicago Athletic Association follows all COVID-19 CDC and City of Chicago Health department protocols for the safety of our team members, colleagues and guests. Hyatt is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
The Banquet Cook position requires good communication and culinary skills. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of previous line, banquet, or relevant cooking experience, as well as a flexible working schedule. Candidates should be able to perform all basic cooking techniques, and have the ability to manage their time efficiently. The banquet cook should be willing to learn/grow professionally, and operate in a high volume capacity.
Qualifications:
- Positive attitude and a willingness to learn in a fast paced environment
- Able to work off of a prep list and manage time efficiently with prep projects
- Able to lift, pull, and push 40lbs
- Able to walk and stand throughout duration of shift
- Flexible availability as needed based on our event schedule
- Culinary degree or related hotel experience is preferred
- Candidates should be able to perform all basic and intermediate cooking skills.
- Able to work multiple stations in the kitchen, including deep fry, saute, oven, grill, and pantry
- Should have a basic understanding of meat, poultry, and seafood cooking temperatures
- Must be willing to work as a team and communicate on a daily basis with chefs and other teammates in the kitchen
Chicago Athletic Association is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. Our team members work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.
Located on Michigan Ave, the Chicago Athletic Association hotel is a historic landmark transformed into an incomparable boutique hotel with some of Chicago's best outdoor spaces, such as Millennium Park and Maggie Daley Park, right outside their front door. Inside this 1890s monument, you'll find 240 guest rooms & suites, 17,000 sq. ft of event space, and seven award-winning dining destinations. The Chicago Athletic Association hotel, part of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, was recently voted #1 best hotel in Chicago by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler.
For immediate consideration, click Apply Now and complete an application for the Banquet Line Cook position at CAA on the Hyatt Careers Site!
