Cook I - The Drake Hotel

Hilton • Chicago, IL • 3h ago

The Drake Hotel is looking for their next Cook I to join their culinary team!

An iconic Chicago landmark, The Drake Hotel blends timeless elegance with modern luxury, rich history and exceptional service. Team members have the opportunity to be part of a distinguished tradition of hospitality while contributing to unforgettable guest experiences.

Check us out: The Drake Hotel (https://www.thedrakehotel.com/)|Dine & Drink (https://www.thedrakehotel.com/dining/)

The ideal candidate for the Cook 1 position at The Drake Hotel is a skilled culinary professional with a minimum of two years of hands-on cooking experience in restaurant or hotel settings. Experience in hotel banquet operations is preferred, though not required. This individual should demonstrate strong technical cooking abilities, consistency, and a commitment to high-quality food preparation. Depending on prior experience and skill set, the successful candidate will be placed in either the hotel's Banquet Department or the iconic Coq d'Or restaurant, contributing to the exceptional dining standards The Drake is known for.

Full-Time

Shift Pattern: PM with the flexibility to work weekends and holidays

Pay Rate: $28.26 an hour

What will I be doing?

As a Cook I, you would be responsible for preparing, maintaining and monitoring quality control for cold and hot food items in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Prepare food items according to designated recipes and quality standards

Support food preparation in Coq d'Or or the Banquet Department, depending on assigned placement.

Collaborate with culinary team members and communicate effectively during service.

Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards at all times

Ensure knowledge of menu and all food products

Assist in food preparation for high volume banquet events.

Prepare guest orders in a friendly, timely and efficient manner

Practice correct food handling and food storage procedures according to federal, state, local and company regulations

The Benefits

Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:

Medical Insurance Coverage - For you and your Family,

Mental health resources including Emplyee Assistance Program.

Best-in-Class Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays.

Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel.

Parental Leave to support new parents.

Debt-Free Education: Team members will have access to a wide variety of education, including: college degrees and professional certifications* Pension plan to help save for your retirement.

Hilton Shares: Out employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount.

Career Growth and development,

Team Member Resource Groups.

Recognition and rewards programs.

Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.

Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.

Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.

Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.

Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

Quality

Productivity

Dependability

Customer Focus

Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across itsglobal brands (http://jobs.hiltonworldwide.com/our-brands/index.php). Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day and our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

Job: Culinary

Title: Cook I - The Drake Hotel

Location: null

Requisition ID: HOT0CC7R

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