Line Cook

First Hospitality is a forward-thinking hotel development, investment, and management company founded in 1985 and headquartered in Chicago. Over the years, it has built a reputation for excellence and innovation in the hospitality industry, engaging in projects that span hotel development to high-quality management services. With a strategic vision aimed at creating value for all stakeholders, First Hospitality emphasizes doing things differently through openness and an entrepreneurial spirit. This commitment encourages initiatives that enhance guest experiences and stimulate employee growth within a diverse and inclusive workplace.

The company promotes a high-performing and diverse workforce where differences are respected and valued. First Hospitality fosters an inclusive work environment that supports collaboration, flexibility, and fairness among its team members. It takes pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to meet the varying needs of customers by investing in its employees’ professional development and personal growth.

The role of a Line Cook at First Hospitality is vital in delivering a high-quality, consistent guest dining experience. Guided by the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, the Line Cook is responsible for executing food preparation and presentation techniques that result in appealing, Instagram-worthy dishes. This position requires strict adherence to safe food handling methods to ensure guests receive meals that are both delicious and safe. The Line Cook must excel at accurately and consistently preparing food, adapting to guest requests for meal modifications, and working efficiently to meet service time expectations.

The Line Cook contributes to the team by initiating food preparations based on anticipated needs, properly storing food products, and assisting with food control standards to minimize waste. Operators of a variety of kitchen equipment such as fryers, broilers, stoves, steamers, and mixers, they must also maintain cleanliness and functionality of all tools and the working environment. This role entails a commitment to professionalism that aligns with the hotel brand and company standards, while also involving teamwork, learning, and supporting colleagues. Beyond routine duties, the Line Cook takes on any job-related tasks assigned by the supervisor to contribute to overall kitchen operations.

First Hospitality offers insurance enrollment, paid time off, and holiday pay from day one, along with 401(k) enrollment after 30 days. Employees benefit from hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations and have access to professional development and promotion opportunities. This comprehensive benefits package reflects the company’s dedication to employee well-being and career advancement in a vibrant, supportive work environment.