Cook

Offering a calm haven and chic sophistication, Le Méridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center sits next to the eponymous shopping center in Oak Brook, Illinois. From our superb viewpoint, guests can easily access attractions throughout Chicago, including Drury Lane Theatre, Elmhurst Art Museum and downtown.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals who are deeply connected to and proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. Our Associates are the shining stars of what we do. We encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, celebrate you, and cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey.

Whether through our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development, or travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer,’ we work hard to create and deliver on what you need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

We are looking for our next best team member to join our culinary team as an A.M. Cook.

• Highly competitive wages
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & family members
• 401K matching program for eligible associates
• Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
• Hotel Room Discounts Marriott branded properties worldwide
• Free meals for our associates in our cafeteria

• Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment for El Tapeo Restaurant located on the 9th floor of the hotel.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards, production and portion standards, per check from servers, date all food containers and rotate as per Crescent standards, ensuring all perishables are kept at proper temperatures, check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
• Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.

You have at least two years of experience as a Line Cook preferably at a hotel. You have a Food Handler certification. You do not shy away from physical work and take pride in providing our guests with quality preparation and presentation of the food they order so that they have a memorable experience. You are looking for flexibility in a job, so working a variety of different shifts, including days, evenings and weekends, works for your personal life.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That’s why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Hospitality