Be the Heart of the Kitchen - Join Us as a Restaurant Cook!
1150 North Arlington Heights Road
Itasca,
IL
60143
Benefits: 401K plan, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, employee discounts on hotel services.
Be the Heart of the Kitchen - Join Us as a Restaurant Cook!
The Restaurant Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking food according to the restaurant's menu, ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation. This role involves maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, following recipes and portion controls, and working closely with the kitchen team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook food according to recipes and standards.
- Ensure food quality and presentation meet high standards.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations.
- Assist with inventory management and ordering supplies.
- Train and mentor junior kitchen staff.
- Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure timely and accurate food service.
- Monitor and control food waste and portion sizes.
- Ensure all equipment is properly cleaned and maintained.
- Assist with menu planning and development.
Qualifications:
- Culinary degree or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience as a cook in a restaurant setting.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Strong attention to detail and presentation skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Experience seamless travel at our Dupage County hotel in Itasca, Illinois, where we offer warm hospitality, pet-friendly rooms and 24/7 on-site dining options. We're close to Medinah Country Club, The Loop and Chicago area business hubs. Whether you're unwinding in our indoor pool or exploring nearby attractions, like Rosemont Theater, Woodfield Mall and Allstate Arena, our modern hotel makes it easy to enjoy your time in the midwest.
E.M.A. Hospitality is a family owned asset management company based in the Chicagoland area. We pride ourselves in our commitment to delivering the most personalized level of service to every owner and client, every time. We strive to offer expertise in hotel management services, lending solutions, acquisitions and accounting. We work for our clients and partners allowing for exponential growth and maximization of asset values.