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Banquet Cook

The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/27/2026

Description

TITLE: Cook

DEPARTMENT: Kitchen

REPORTS TO: Sous Chef/Executive Chef



JOB SUMMARY

Manage all aspects of the food production for banquets, including food preparation according to the description. Adhere to sanitation practices.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Prepare food items for customers using a quality predetermined method in a timely and consistent manner.
  • Set up station with predetermined method place required to service all banquet functions.
  • Practice sanitation and safety daily to ensure the total customer satisfaction.


SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel:

  • Consult with Executive Chef, Banquet Chef, or Sous Chef on a daily basis as well as with other departments that are directly related to the Food & Beverage Department.
  • Participate in long range planning.
  • Participate, support and make recommendations for ongoing hotel programs with continuous improvement in networking.


Note: Additional tasks may be added during employment. 


Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A minimum of two-years culinary experience 
  • Food handler's certification 
  • SERV Safe certified - preferred 


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature generally is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10°F) and kitchens ( 110°F), possibly for one hour or more.
  • Ability to physically handle knives, pots, or other display items as well as grasp, lift and carry same from shelves and otherwise transport up to 50 pounds to every area of the kitchen. Ability to perform cutting skills on work surfaces, topped with cutting boards, 3 to 4 feet in height (banquet kitchen, prep kitchen, bake shop, etc.). Proper usage and handling of various kitchen machinery to include slicers, buffalo chopper, grinders, mixers, and other kitchen related equipment.
  • Ability to physically self-demonstrate culinary techniques, i.e., cutting, cooking principles, plate presentation, safety and sanitation practices.
  • The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
  • Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other locations of the hotel on a timely basis.
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
  • Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. occasionally.
  • Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
  • Must be able to clean and sanitize all equipment that is not movable (slicer, kettle, buffalo chopper, etc..)



AVAILABILITY

This company operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day. At times it may be necessary to move you from your accustomed work day, to include Saturdays and Sundays, or time of work if business or task assignments demand. In addition, it should be understood that business needs determines the amount of hours that you work.


Salary : $28

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