Job Information
Fairmont Cook II in Chicago, Illinois
Company Description
Rising gracefully above Millennium Park and Chicago's impressive lakefront, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park is located conveniently near major cultural attractions, the city's business and financial district and world-renowned shopping along the Magnificent Mile. With beautifully appointed, extraordinarily spacious guestrooms and spectacular suites, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park offers a superior and distinctive array of amenities and services, including phenomenal dining experiences, seasonal pop-ups and luxury event space.
Job Description
Cook II
Do you have an appetite for career progression and ready to take your culinary skills to a world-class platform? Take your career to a whole new level with us and join our kitchen team.
What is in it for you:
Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities
What you will be doing:
Food preparation and cooking, plating, presentation
Kitchen maintenance and cleaning, following food safety requirements
Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions
Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards
Adhere to all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
Follow written standardized recipes and successfully execute
Maintain station (prep levels, cleanliness at all times) and standards of the assigned kitchen
Execute several dishes and tasks simultaneously
Qualifications
Your experience and skills include:
Creative and passionate about food and customer service
Able to work in a high-pressure environment
Able to multitask and prioritize
Full understanding of how to season all types of food (balance sweet/salty/acidic/umami)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; a team player utilizing proper communication channels
Clear understanding of Servsafe standards and proper food handling techniques
Previous experience in the culinary field required
Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):
Constant standing and walking throughout shift
Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs
Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling
ccasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps
Additional Information
Visa Requirements: Successful candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS
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