Cook III

The Iconic Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel is looking for their next Cook III to join their talented culinary team!

Located in the heart of Chicago’s Theater District, the iconic Palmer House is renowned for its timeless elegance and world-class service. A destination choice for over 150 years, Palmer House offers the opportunity to be part of a prestigious property with a strong tradition of excellence in hospitality.

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Full-Time

Pay Rate: $20.50 an hour to start

Shift Pattern: PM with the flexibility to work AM, weekends and holidays

The ideal Cook III candidate for the Palmer House brings 2 years of solid culinary experience specifically in cold food production and a strong foundation in professional kitchen operations. This individual excels in both independent work and collaborative team settings, supporting the cafeteria as their primary station while also assisting the banquets team as needed. They will oversee the cold pantry station, where a strong understanding of vinaigrette production is essential! This candidate must demonstrate strong knife skills, precision, and attention to detail, with a focus on quality, consistency, and large quantity preparation.

What will I be doing?

As a Cook III, you would be responsible for the preparation and execution of the cold food items for the cafeteria and banquets department in the hotel’s continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Prepare, maintain, and restock the cafeteria salad bar to company standards, ensuring freshness, cleanliness, and visual appeal.
• Execute the preparation of salads, vinaigrettes, cold appetizers, and composed dishes.
• Support the Banquets department with prep work, plating, and large‑volume production as needed.
• Execute high‑quality food preparation using strong knife skills and safe, efficient techniques.
• Follow standardized recipes and portion guidelines to ensure consistency across all dishes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area in accordance with food safety guidelines.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating product to maintain freshness and reduce waste.
• Communicate effectively with chefs and team members to support smooth kitchen operations.
• Practice correct food handling and food storage procedures according to federal, state, local and company regulations

The Benefits

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