Cook

  • Lacoste
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Full Time

COOK- FREEHAND CHICAGO
FreehandChicago (Broken Shaker, Cafe Integral, and Tacoteqa) is looking to hire a Cookto join our team. We are looking for a dedicated,hardworking individual. It is a greatopportunity for someone looking to grow their career and join an expandingcompany.

WHO ARE WE

Freehand is on a journey.Appropriate, given that we're a shared accommodation brand. Freehand swungthrough the US coolest cities on its way to dominating the world. It burst ontothe scene in the Americas with the launch of our properties in the countrysbiggest markets (NYC, LA, Miami and Chicago) with the acquisition of FreehandHotels. Created for a new generation of urban travelers, Freehand combines thesocial culture of a hotel with innovative design by Roman and Williams, comfortand quality food and beverage at an affordable price.

No biggie. Fast Company namedus one of the top 50 most innovative global companies. We, of course, agree.And now this top 50 most innovative global company (did we mention that?) wantsa pretty awesome Cook.

Our spaces are safe andseriously social, in the proudest part of the beating heart of the cities welove. Cultural action, creative pulse and an outstanding way to waste some ofthe finite time the universe has given you - that's what Freehand offers. Holdstrue for staff and visitors equally, and while chic design is always thebackdrop, every Freehand in every destination reflects the unique beat of thatcity's heart.

ABOUT FREEHAND CHICAGO

Welcome to Freehands secondoutpost! Designed by Manhattan-based Roman and Williams, the buildingcelebrates the citys Midwestern heritage with a string of evocative communalspaces and rooms located in the restored 1927 Art Deco building, set among thehigh-rises of the downtown River North neighbourhood home to some of thecitys best art galleries, boutiques and restaurants. Featuring 217 rooms andamazing public spaces like Cafe Integral coffee and breakfast bar and the cozyBroken Shaker Bar, its a buzzing, busy space that represents the best ofFreehand. Between the busy social calendar and the ever-changing makeup ofguests and locals coming to play, its a particularly fun and fulfilling spacefor everyone in the Freehand Chicago team to work in.

NUTS AND BOLTS OF THE JOB

  • Executeall guest food orders including prepping the elements needed, cooking alldishes per the recipe standard, and executing in the time allocated per recipe
  • Work withthe entire Food and Beverage team to execute a positive guest experience
  • Clean andput away any dirty dishes that are generated during your shift
  • Workindependently during most shifts; necessary to have good time management,decision making skills to be able to prep based on operational needs, andforethought to set the next shift up for success
  • Shiftsincluding AM and PM shifts; flexible availability required

Naturally this isnot intended as an exhaustive list of duties. Other duties as may be reasonablyrequired will form part of this job description.

WHATS IN YOUR DNA

  • Must have flexible schedule
  • Minimum of one-year experience in a kitchen including knife skills,organization
  • Must exhibit safe health and sanitation practices
  • Lifting and bending required; up to 40 pounds
  • Must be able to stand for up to 8-hour shifts
  • Must have prior experience including
  • Must have an Illinois ServSafe Food Handlers Certificate
  • Must be able to communicate basic English
  • Must be detail oriented
  • Basic guest service knowledge a plus
  • Comfort with technology a plus

YOUR ROCK STAR EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum of one-year experience in a kitchenincluding knife skills, organization
  • Minimum of one-year experience in a kitchenincluding knife skills, organization
  • Must be able to communicate basic English

OUR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

  • Birthdayholiday in addition to your yearly holiday allocation
  • FertilityTreatment Support Leave - up to three days' paid leave in any one year for anemployee to undergo fertility treatment
  • EmployeeBounty Program providing opportunities to earn a compensation for new hirereferrals with no cap on number of referrals made
  • Companycontribution towards gym membership fees for all eligible employees lookgood, feel good, work good
  • IdeasAward - Quarterly award to double gross basic salary for 1 month to employeewith most valuable suggestion/feedback
  • 2 free nights accommodationacross any of our Generator x Freehand properties globally
  • Reduced room rates for staff as well as friends and family members (weoperate in several locations across Europe & US so your next holiday issorted)
  • International career opportunitiesso you can travel the world while working with us (win-win!)
  • Social events, celebrationscalendar & various employee recognition schemes we never ever need an excuse to let our hair down!
  • Onlinelearning tools to help you develop, learn and grow

LOCAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

  • 9 holidays
  • Paid vacations (80 hours per calendaryear)
  • Paid sick leave (40 hours per calendaryear)
  • Medical + Dental + Vision (subsidisedcontributions)
  • Life &Disability (employer paid)
  • Commuterbenefits
  • Voluntaryproducts: Voluntary Life, Legal Shield/ID Shield, Pet Insurance, HospitalIndemnity, critical illness, Accident Insurance and FSA

SO YOU THINKTHIS MIGHT BE YOU?

That'scool. Send us your application in English. If youve got questions, get in touch!

Also,check out or our social media pages. Here you maywell find the answers to life, the universe and everything, including why thereare no penguins at the North Pole. We look forward to hearing from you.

Employmentwill be based upon personal capabilities and qualifications withoutdiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity,age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protectedcharacteristic as established by law.

Join Usand help us achieve our Vision!

Job ID: 483541761
Originally Posted on: 7/1/2025

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