Banquet Cook (On Call)

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The Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is looking for a Banquet Cook who shares a passion for excellence and who infuses enthusiasm into everything they do. We are looking for an energetic, experienced cooking professional with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multitask, and a passion for service and hospitality. Applicants will be a willing team player and willing to accept assignments on an as-needed basis in order to promote teamwork. Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. PM availability required.

Essential Responsibilities

The Banquet Cook is an essential member of the Food & Beverage team, dedicated to preparing specialized innovative cuisine per guest orders in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about cuisine! Attention to detail and a strong work ethic are required in this position. The ideal candidate works together with other team members on a daily basis to ensure a flawlessly executed final product. The ability to work harmoniously with co-workers and supervisors is required. Responsibilities include creating an environment where motivated people want to join, learn, do their best and advance.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Maintain a good working relationship with other employees providing encouragement as needed.
• Make requisitions of all items needed for the next day, with the assistance of the Sous Chef on duty.
• Adhere to proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures; maintain temperature and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) logs as required; and maintain appropriate dating, labeling, and rotation of all food items.
• Communicate with Sous Chefs and the Executive Sous Chef regarding menu items, problem situations or shortages.
• Ability to ensure an adequate supply of materials for the shift and bring up to par those items needed.
• Set up the station by obtaining all equipment and materials needed, prepare all items needed for station and prepare station for service.
• Ability to prepare and plate all items received from the computer system in a timely and accurate manner and communicate with cooks regarding timing.
• Properly break down the station by storing foods properly and carefully labeling them.
• Ability to listen to customer complaints, special requests, dietary requirements and suggestions, and resolve accordingly.
• Ability to handle and report any accident immediately, no matter how minor.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of Four Seasons Hotels and encourage staff to do the same.
• Respond properly in any hotel emergency or safety situation.
• Follow all guidelines for timely food service to guests using knowledge of Four Seasons Food Standards.
• Multi-task with a high attention to detail while remaining calm and being attentive to one's surroundings in a loud, fast paced, distracting environment.
• Ability and flexibility to work all shifts, including overnight weekends and holidays.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean a deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, meat and cheese slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.
• Ability to work entire shifts while supporting other kitchens & stations.
• Further duties not currently listed in this outline may be added at the manager's discretion.

Candidates must have valid work authorization for the U.S.

Please note that due to the large number of responses we receive, only candidates being considered for the above position will be contacted for an interview. Internal Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts employees may be eligible for visa sponsorship via an L-1A Visa. Please contact your People & Culture Team regarding eligibility.

Benefits of Working at Four Seasons

• Compensation: $25.41 - $26.91 per hour
• Energizing employee culture where you are encouraged to be your true self!
• Comprehensive learning and development programs to help you elevate your craft
• Competitive wages and Paid Time Off benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Employer Matching Program (eligibility based on hours worked)
• Inclusive and diverse employee engagement & recognition events all year-round
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms & Employee Meals

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Don't miss this opportunity to be part of our award winning team, while developing your career with the world's leading luxury hotel company! We look forward to receiving your application!

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