Cook

Overview

Offering a calm haven and chic sophistication, Le Meridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center sits next to the eponymous shopping center in Oak Brook, Illinois. From our superb vista, 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 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 it be 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 the culinary team as an A.M. Cook for El Tapeo Restaurant located on the 9th floor of the hotel.

• Highly competitive wages
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
• 401(k) 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 at 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.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers, date all food containers and rotate as per Crescent standards, keeping perishables 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 hold a Food Handler certification. You do not shy away from physical work and take pride in providing guests with quality preparation and presentation of the food they order, creating a memorable experience. You are looking for flexibility, 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 are respected for their differences. We are dedicated to fostering open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity and inclusion, and creating change through training, recruiting and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Protected Veterans. Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.