Veterans Preferred - Banquet Line Cook

Company: Hyatt
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply. -We believe our guests select the Chicago Athletic Association because of our caring and attentive team members who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences.

Join us for this incredible opportunity to be part of our Culinary team as a Banquet Line Cook at the Chicago Athletic Association (CAA) ... Not only will you be part of a rock-star team, but you'll get to be part of a company that consistently earns a spot in Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For!

The pay range for this position is an hourly rate of $21.75 to $23.00 and is also eligible to earn overtime.

Benefits available with this position include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Full-time)
• 401K
• Short-term Disability
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Up to 40 days of earned Paid Sick Leave during first year of employment (Full-time)
• Up to 40 days of earned Paid Leave during first year of employment (Full-time)
  Additional perks available with this position include:
  
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Pet Insurance
  • Complimentary Meals during shift
  • Transit Benefits
    
    COVID- 19 Safety:
    Hyatt Hotels and the Chicago Athletic Association follows all COVID-19 CDC and City of Chicago Health department protocols for the safety of our team members, colleagues and guests.
    
    Hyatt is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
    
    The Banquet Cook position requires good communication and culinary skills. The ideal candidate for this position will have at least two years of previous line or relevant cooking experience. Candidates should be able to perform all basic and intermediate cooking skills including preparation of soups, sauces, stocks, frying, broiling. Background in banquet and catering setting is also a plus. The banquet line cook must have a flexible schedule, as events take place in both the AM and PM. The banquet cook should also be comfortable prepping and assisting the chef team with events such as plate ups, buffets, and weddings.
    
    Chicago Athletic Association is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. Our team members work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.
    
    Located on Michigan Ave, the Chicago Athletic Association hotel is a historic landmark transformed into an incomparable boutique hotel with some of Chicago's best outdoor spaces, such as Millennium Park and Maggie Daley Park, right outside their front door. Inside this 1890s monument, you'll find 240 guest rooms & suites, 17,000 sq. ft of event space, and seven award-winning dining destinations. The Chicago Athletic Association hotel, part of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, was recently voted #1 best hotel in Chicago by the readers of Cond-- Nast Traveler.
    
    For immediate consideration, click Apply Now and complete an application for the Banquet Line Cook position at CAA on the Hyatt Careers Site!
    Qualifications:
    Qualifications:
    
    • Takes pride in a great job done
    • A true desire to satisfy the needs of others
    • Able to lift, pull, and push a moderate weight
    • Able to walk and stand throughout duration of shift
    • Flexible availability as needed
      As well as...
      
      • Requires good communication skills.
      • at least 2 years of previous line experience preferred.
      • Culinary degree or related hotel experience is preferred.
      • Candidates should be able to perform all basic and intermediate cooking skills.
      • Able to work multiple stations in the kitchen.
      • Requires moderate supervision and training.
      • Candidates should be able to perform all basic and intermediate cooking skills

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