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Cook

Hilton Garden Inn Chicagoland - Lake Forest

26225 North Riverwoods Boulevard
Mettawa, IL 60045

170 Room Hotel
Managed By HHM Hotels
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Full-Time

Opportunity:  Cook

Prepare food items according to recipes and standards, taking pride in the excellence and quality of cuisine, while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment.

Your Growth Path

Lead Cook – Sous Chef – Executive Chef – Food and Beverage Director

Your Focus
  • Follow recipes to prepare food items accordingly.
  • Wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables; cut, trim, or clean meat.
  • Prepare appetizers, salads, or cold dishes.
  • Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
  • Bake breads, rolls, or other baked goods.
  • Portion, arrange, and garnish food for pick up by server or deliver to guests.
  • Maintain clean and sanitized work areas such as cutting boards, counters and work spaces.
  • Secure and store food items properly.
  • Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction. 
  • Follow safe food handling procedures. 
  • Follow guidelines related to sustainability practices related to HHM’s EarthView program. 
  • Practice safe work habits and wear protective safety equipment.
  • Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background and Skills

  • High School diploma preferred.
  • Previous culinary experience or equivalent training required.
  • Department of Health Sanitation certificate may be required.

Work Environment and Context

  • Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts.
  • Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Posted October 24, 2024

Hilton Garden Inn Chicagoland - Lake Forest

At A Glance

Right off I-94, we're steps from Conway Park and 10 minutes from the Lake Forest Metra Station, Wildlife Discovery Center and Market Square. The Great Lakes Naval Station can be reached in 20 minutes and O'Hare Airport is only 20 miles away.

  • Updated on-site restaurant & lounge, evening room service
  • Located at I-94; easy access to Chicago O’Hare International Airport
  • Modern fitness center and indoor pool
  • 3,500 sq. ft. flexible meeting space