AM Cook

Offering a calm haven and chic sophistication, Le Méridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center sits next to the eponymous shopping center in Oak Brook, Illinois. From our superb vantage point, guests can easily access attractions throughout Chicago, including Drury Lane Theatre, Elmhurst Art Museum, and downtown.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals who are deeply connected to and proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

We are looking for our next best team member to join our Culinary team.

• Highly competitive wages.
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members.
• 401K matching program for eligible associates.
• Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you.
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members.
• Hotel Room Discounts Marriott branded properties worldwide.
• Free meals for our associates in our cafeteria.

Here is what you will be doing each day:

• In this role, you will prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment for El Tapeo Restaurant located on the 9th floor of the hotel.
• You will prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers, date all food containers and rotate as per Crescent standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures, check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
• You will note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.

Does this sound like you?

You have at least two years of experience as a Line Cook preferably at a hotel. You have your Food Handler certification. You don’t shy away from physical work and take pride in providing our guest with quality preparation and presentation of the food they order so that they have a memorable experience. You are looking for some flexibility in a job, so working a variety of different shifts, including days, evenings and weekends works for your personal life.

Our differences are what make us great:

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That’s why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen.