Cafeteria Cook

WELCOME TO SWISSÔTEL CHICAGO

Swissôtel Chicago is a luxury 4 star/4 diamond hotel with 662 rooms and suites located in the heart of downtown Chicago. Inspired by our brand pillar, Vitality, our Swissôtel Chicago family is united by a common vision to re-engage, re-inspire and re-vitalize our commitment to delivering quality service, building quality relationships and living quality lives. 

 At Swissôtel Chicago, we put the emphasis on our people. We are extremely proud of our Vitality initiatives and offer a variety of wellness programs for our Colleagues, who – in turn – aspire to bring quality of life into our guests’ lives. Our goal is to provide a motivating and rewarding environment that attracts talented individuals who wish to develop their careers within a culture that values creativity and innovation in order to execute winning results aligned with our Vitality vision. Through our initiatives and Vitality culture, we have been named a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune for 8 years in a row!

Be Bold, Be Inspired, Be You.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
Do you have an appetite for career progression and ready to take your culinary skills to a world-class platform? As a Cafeteria Cook, you’ll be part of a team that keeps great food and great service moving every day. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys cooking, works well in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in preparing quality meals while maintaining a clean and organized space. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, support your team, and make a positive impact on the daily experience of both guests and fellow employees. Take your career to a whole new level with us and join our kitchen team in our award-winning hotel!

• Prepare, cook, and present cafeteria meals for all departments according to standardized recipes, production schedules, and quality standards
• Set up, stock, replenish, and maintain food stations and serving lines during meal periods
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, temperature control, health regulations, and hotel safety policies
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment, workstations, cafeteria areas, and storage spaces
• Receive, label, store, rotate, and maintain inventory of food products and supplies while minimizing waste and assisting with ordering
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Provide professional, friendly, and proactive service while supporting fellow team members and assisting with additional assigned duties as needed
• Any other tasks that may be assigned

Physical aspects of the position include but are not limited to the following: 

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

YOUR EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Creative and passionate about food and customer service
• Must be able to work any shift assigned, such as holidays, weekends, mornings, afternoons and evenings.
• Able to work in a high-pressure environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; a team player

• Previous experience in the culinary field required
• Journeyman’s papers or international equivalent an asset
• Diploma Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Responsible for State & Federal Food Handlers certification (mandatory)

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU:

• Position Hourly Rate: $26.83 - $27.55
• Employee Benefit Card offering discounted rates at Accor worldwide
• Learning & Development programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within our property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibilities, such as Sustainability, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
• Comprehensive Benefit Package which offers:
  •  Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, Accidental Injury Insurance, Hospital Support, Critical Illness Insurance, 401K plan, Paid leave such as Vacation, Personal, Maternity/Paternity and Holiday.