Kitchen Associate - Cloud Puncher

What's in it for you…

• Insurance enrollment available from DAY 1!
• Paid time off available from DAY 1!
• Holiday pay available from DAY 1!
• 401(k) enrollment after 30 days!
• Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations!
• Professional development and promotion opportunities!

Kitchen Associates are an essential part of delivering an exceptional dining experience by supporting both food preparation and kitchen operations. Working under the guidance of the Executive Chef, Kitchen Associates help ensure every guest receives high-quality food while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, organization, food safety, and efficiency. This role combines line cooking and stewarding responsibilities, requiring flexibility, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence in every aspect of the kitchen.

• Prepare food of consistently high quality by following recipes, production standards, and special guest requests while maintaining proper portion control.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards, including proper product rotation, date marking, temperature control, and safe food handling practices.
• Anticipate production needs by preparing food items in advance to support efficient service.
• Properly store food products, equipment, china, glassware, silverware, and kitchen supplies in an organized, safe, and sanitary manner.
• Clean and sanitize china, glassware, silverware, cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness.
• Inspect cleaned items to verify quality and re-clean as necessary to maintain presentation standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment including fryers, broilers, ovens, flat-top grills, steamers, food processors, mixers, slicers, steam tables, tilt kettles, waffle irons, and other food preparation equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen by sanitizing work surfaces, cleaning equipment, removing trash, sweeping, mopping, and completing assigned opening, closing, and side work duties.
• Assist in controlling food waste by following proper storage, handling, and production procedures.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while supporting teammates and adapting to changing business demands.
• Contribute as a positive team member by reporting to work as scheduled, continuously learning and refining processes, cross-training in multiple kitchen functions, and supporting fellow associates.
• Maintain professionalism and a positive attitude consistent with hotel brand standards and First Hospitality expectations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements…

Experience & Education: 

• 1+ years of culinary experience preferred
• High School diploma or equivalency education certificate required

Communication:

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in primary language used in the workplace

Physical:

• 8+ hours per day; stand and walk frequently throughout the workday
• Reach, bend, stoop, and pivot frequently through workday
• Lift, lower, push, pull, and maneuver up to 50 pounds occasionally

About First Hospitality...

Founded in 1985 and based in Chicago, First Hospitality is a forward-thinking hotel development, investment, and management company. First Hospitality’s strategic vision is to create value for all through excellence and an openness to doing things differently.

First Hospitality seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employee’s differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the customers we serve. FH fosters an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness. Equal Opportunity Employer.