Cook II​/Line Cook - Cruises Chicago

Cook II / Line Cook - City Cruises Chicago

600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

Hornblower Group is a global leader in experience and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group’s portfolio of international offerings includes water- and land-based experiences and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group’s premier experience division, offers dining and sightseeing cruises and walking and food tours through the City Cruises, Walks, and Devour brands.
City Ferry, part of Hornblower Group’s Ferry and Transportation Division, is the largest private operator of high-speed passenger and vehicle ferries in the United States, carrying more than 10 million passengers annually and operating services including NYC Ferry, Puerto Rico Ferry, and other regional ferry systems . Hornblower Group’s subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc.,

a full-service shipping, waterfrontlogisticsand management company that specializes in the operation and maintenance of government and commercial vessels. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity, provides reservation,ticketing and website integration services for clients in the transportation,tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group’s global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually.

Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group’sadditionalcorporate officesresidein San Francisco, California;
Boston, Massachusetts;
Chicago, Illinois;
London, United Kingdom;
New York, New York;
Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada. For more information,

Position Summary:

A successful Cook II is competent in food preparation and the production process. Contributes to general kitchen tasks such as receiving and storing provisions. A skilled cook is hospitable to coworkers and guests and operates safely and responsibly.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional hospitality to coworkers and guests as prescribed in our RESPECT service system (RSS).
• Collaborate with the culinary team, including sous chefs and other line cooks, to ensure precise and efficient food preparation according to established recipes and standards.
• Work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment, managing multiple orders simultaneously while adhering to established cooking times.
• Maintain attention to detail in all food preparation stages, ensuring that each dish meets our rigorous quality and taste standards.
• Manages leftover foods correctly; cover, label, date, and accurately store according to company standards.
• Adhere strictly to food safety and sanitation regulations, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen workspace.
• Embrace opportunities for skill development and learning, working collaboratively with the team to continually improve culinary techniques and knowledge.
• Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• At least two (2) year previous kitchen experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Energetic and enthusiastic personality essential
• Must possess a service orientation – actively looking for ways to help others.
• Will work for extended periods without sitting
• The nature of the work may be strenuous, and the work environment may be warm
• Required to lift and move heavy items such as cases of provisions and large containers of prepared foods
• Will be required to be available for work on all major holidays
• Must meet minimum state age…