Cook 2 - City Cruises

at Hornblower Group, Inc in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description

City Cruises is seeking a Cook for their Food and Beverage operation in Chicago, IL.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Inspect food preparation and service areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices
Provide exceptional hospitality to coworkers and guests as prescribed in our RESPECT service system
Prepare high-quality food following prescribed recipes and production specifications
Receive and organize hot line food orders; portion, arrange, and garnish food for service
Receive and store food and supplies using proper food-handling techniques including stock rotation and monitoring temperatures of perishable products
Assist in routine cleaning of galley including daily cleaning of equipment and implements, sanitizing food preparation surfaces, and mopping floors
Greet guests as they enter premise
Describe dishes to guest
Deliver food to expediting station
Maintain buffet areas in accordance with food runner training manual
Monitor and maintain buffet food and supplies throughout service
Stock hot boxes on the deck with ample food for service according to par levels
Complete Buffet Maintenance Checklist and present to manager for review
Maintain safety and cleanliness of galley and service areas
Efficiently and promptly deliver hot and cold food items to the dining cabin from the galley
Set up and organize holding ovens and cold holding areas for service
Assist in serving starting and dessert courses to guests
Be prepared to begin work at scheduled time
Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards
Additional job duties as assigned
Requirements & Qualifications:
At least one (1) year previous kitchen experience preferred
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Energetic and enthusiastic personality essential
Will be closely supervised; must be able to take direction
Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers and guests
Must possess a service orientation - actively looking for ways to help others
Will work for extended periods without sitting
The nature of the work may be strenuous, and the work environment may be warm
Required to lift and move heavy items such as cases of provisions and large containers of prepared foods
Will be required to be available for work on all major holidays
Must meet minimum state age requirements
The RESPECT Service System embodies Hornblower Group's mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.
The company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additional, the company participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.
Pursuant to applicable State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, Hornblower participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.