Cook I

Choice Hotels
Chicago
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Hospitality & Food ServiceEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Attention to detail","Communication","Interpersonal skills","Teamwork","Empathy"]

Prepare and plate menu items cost-effectively, following recipes and kitchen standards to exceed guest expectations. Cook sauces, soups, hot entrees, garnish and present food using proper plate presentation techniques, and coordinate timing with servers. Maintain clean, organized kitchen work areas, manage food rotation and food safety, operate kitchen equipment properly, and support 100% guest satisfaction through genuine hospitality and teamwork.

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Job Summary

Prepare and plate menu items cost-effectively, following recipes and kitchen standards to exceed guest expectations. Cook sauces, soups, hot entrees, garnish and present food using proper plate presentation techniques, and coordinate timing with servers. Maintain clean, organized kitchen work areas, manage food rotation and food safety, operate kitchen equipment properly, and support 100% guest satisfaction through genuine hospitality and teamwork.
Location: Chicago
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hospitality & Food Service
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Prepares and garnishes food orders per menu specifications under the Chef’s guidance.
  • •Prepares sauces, soups, and hot entrees, using and adjusting recipes accurately.
  • •Operates kitchen equipment properly and helps ensure food is safe to eat and appealing.
  • •Maintains cleanliness and safety in the kitchen area, including cleaning/sanitizing work areas and managing hazards.
  • •Stores, dates, rotates, and requisitions food appropriately; controls food waste and monitors coolers/storage conditions.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid LeavePaid HolidaysSick TimeShort TermLong TermAuto InsuranceHsaAccident InsurancePaid BereavementFloating Holidays

Key Requirements

  • •High school diploma or GED required; culinary degree preferred.
  • •1 year of cooking experience (preferred).
  • •Ability to speak, read, and understand basic cooking directions and follow standardized recipes and plate presentation.
  • •Knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations, and etiquette.
  • •Excellent attention to detail with strong communication and ability to handle multiple tasks.
Experience:HospitalityHotels
Education:High School
Skills:Attention to detailCommunicationInterpersonal skillsTeamworkEmpathy

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

Choice Hotels
Operates and franchises a global portfolio of hotel brands, providing reservation, marketing, and franchise support services to independent and chain hotels across economy to upscale segments.
Industry: Hotels & Resorts
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Rockville, United States
Founded: 1939
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