Cook
Full-Time
Freehand Chicago
Chicago, IL
A property of: Generator
Posted July 31, 2025 by Generator
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JOB DETAILS
Cook Freehand Chicago
Freehand Chicago (Broken Shaker, Cafe Integral, and Tacoteqa) is looking to hire a Cook to join our team. We are looking for a dedicated, hardworking individual. It is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their career and join an expanding company.
Who Are We
Freehand is on a journey. Appropriate, given that we're a shared accommodation brand. Freehand swung through the US coolest cities on its way to dominating the world. It burst onto the scene in the Americas with the launch of our properties in the country's biggest markets (NYC, LA, Miami and Chicago) with the acquisition of Freehand Hotels. Created for a new generation of urban travelers, Freehand combines the social culture of a hotel with innovative design by Roman and Williams, comfort and quality food and beverage at an affordable price.
No biggie. Fast Company named us 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?) wants a pretty awesome Cook.
Our spaces are safe and seriously social, in the proudest part of the beating heart of the cities we love. Cultural action, creative pulse and an outstanding way to waste some of the finite time the universe has given you - that's what Freehand offers. Holds true for staff and visitors equally, and while chic design is always the backdrop, every Freehand in every destination reflects the unique beat of that city's heart.
About Freehand Chicago
Welcome to Freehand's second outpost! Designed by Manhattan-based Roman and Williams, the building celebrates the city's Midwestern heritage with a string of evocative communal spaces and rooms located in the restored 1927 Art Deco building, set among the high-rises of the downtown River North neighbourhood - home to some of the city's best art galleries, boutiques and restaurants. Featuring 217 rooms and amazing public spaces like Cafe Integral coffee and breakfast bar and the cozy Broken Shaker Bar, it's a buzzing, busy space that represents the best of Freehand. Between the busy social calendar and the ever-changing makeup of guests and locals coming to play, it's a particularly fun and fulfilling space for everyone in the Freehand Chicago team to work in.
Nuts And Bolts Of The Job
Execute all guest food orders including prepping the elements needed, cooking all dishes per the recipe standard, and executing in the time allocated per recipe
Work with the entire Food and Beverage team to execute a positive guest experience
Clean and put away any dirty dishes that are generated during your shift
Work independently during most shifts; necessary to have good time management, decision making skills to be able to prep based on operational needs, and forethought to set the next shift up for success
Shifts including AM and PM shifts; flexible availability required
Naturally this is not intended as an exhaustive list of duties. Other duties as may be reasonably required will form part of this job description.
What's 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 Handler's 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 kitchen including knife skills, organization
Minimum of one-year experience in a kitchen including knife skills, organization
Must be able to communicate basic English
Our Employee Benefits
Birthday holiday in addition to your yearly holiday allocation
Fertility Treatment Support Leave - up to three days' paid leave in any one year for an employee to undergo fertility treatment
Employee Bounty Program providing opportunities to earn a compensation for new hire referrals with no cap on number of referrals made
Company contribution towards gym membership fees for all eligible employees - look good, feel good, work good
Ideas Award - Quarterly award to double gross basic salary for 1 month to employee with most valuable suggestion/feedback
2 free nights' accommodation across any of our Generator x Freehand properties globally
Reduced room rates for staff as well as friends and family members (we operate in several locations across Europe & US so your next holiday is sorted)
International career opportunities so you can travel the world while working with us (win-win!)
Social events, celebrations calendar & various employee recognition schemes - we never ever need an excuse to let our hair down!
Online learning tools to help you develop, learn and grow
Local Employee Benefits
9 holidays
Paid vacations (80 hours per calendar year)
Paid sick leave (40 hours per calendar year)
Medical + Dental + Vision (subsidised contributions)
Life & Disability (employer paid)
Commuter benefits
Voluntary products: Voluntary Life, Legal Shield/ID Shield, Pet Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, critical illness, Accident Insurance and FSA
So You Think This Might Be You?
That's cool. Send us your application in English. If you've got questions, get in touch!
Also, check out or our social media pages. Here you may well find the answers to life, the universe and everything, including why there are no penguins at the North Pole. We look forward to hearing from you.
Employment will be based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
Join Us and help us achieve our Vision!
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Full-Time
Freehand Chicago
Chicago, IL
A property of: Generator
Posted July 31, 2025 by Generator
Apply Save Share This Job
JOB DETAILS
Cook Freehand Chicago
Freehand Chicago (Broken Shaker, Cafe Integral, and Tacoteqa) is looking to hire a Cook to join our team. We are looking for a dedicated, hardworking individual. It is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their career and join an expanding company.
Who Are We
Freehand is on a journey. Appropriate, given that we're a shared accommodation brand. Freehand swung through the US coolest cities on its way to dominating the world. It burst onto the scene in the Americas with the launch of our properties in the country's biggest markets (NYC, LA, Miami and Chicago) with the acquisition of Freehand Hotels. Created for a new generation of urban travelers, Freehand combines the social culture of a hotel with innovative design by Roman and Williams, comfort and quality food and beverage at an affordable price.
No biggie. Fast Company named us 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?) wants a pretty awesome Cook.
Our spaces are safe and seriously social, in the proudest part of the beating heart of the cities we love. Cultural action, creative pulse and an outstanding way to waste some of the finite time the universe has given you - that's what Freehand offers. Holds true for staff and visitors equally, and while chic design is always the backdrop, every Freehand in every destination reflects the unique beat of that city's heart.
About Freehand Chicago
Welcome to Freehand's second outpost! Designed by Manhattan-based Roman and Williams, the building celebrates the city's Midwestern heritage with a string of evocative communal spaces and rooms located in the restored 1927 Art Deco building, set among the high-rises of the downtown River North neighbourhood - home to some of the city's best art galleries, boutiques and restaurants. Featuring 217 rooms and amazing public spaces like Cafe Integral coffee and breakfast bar and the cozy Broken Shaker Bar, it's a buzzing, busy space that represents the best of Freehand. Between the busy social calendar and the ever-changing makeup of guests and locals coming to play, it's a particularly fun and fulfilling space for everyone in the Freehand Chicago team to work in.
Nuts And Bolts Of The Job
Execute all guest food orders including prepping the elements needed, cooking all dishes per the recipe standard, and executing in the time allocated per recipe
Work with the entire Food and Beverage team to execute a positive guest experience
Clean and put away any dirty dishes that are generated during your shift
Work independently during most shifts; necessary to have good time management, decision making skills to be able to prep based on operational needs, and forethought to set the next shift up for success
Shifts including AM and PM shifts; flexible availability required
Naturally this is not intended as an exhaustive list of duties. Other duties as may be reasonably required will form part of this job description.
What's 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 Handler's 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 kitchen including knife skills, organization
Minimum of one-year experience in a kitchen including knife skills, organization
Must be able to communicate basic English
Our Employee Benefits
Birthday holiday in addition to your yearly holiday allocation
Fertility Treatment Support Leave - up to three days' paid leave in any one year for an employee to undergo fertility treatment
Employee Bounty Program providing opportunities to earn a compensation for new hire referrals with no cap on number of referrals made
Company contribution towards gym membership fees for all eligible employees - look good, feel good, work good
Ideas Award - Quarterly award to double gross basic salary for 1 month to employee with most valuable suggestion/feedback
2 free nights' accommodation across any of our Generator x Freehand properties globally
Reduced room rates for staff as well as friends and family members (we operate in several locations across Europe & US so your next holiday is sorted)
International career opportunities so you can travel the world while working with us (win-win!)
Social events, celebrations calendar & various employee recognition schemes - we never ever need an excuse to let our hair down!
Online learning tools to help you develop, learn and grow
Local Employee Benefits
9 holidays
Paid vacations (80 hours per calendar year)
Paid sick leave (40 hours per calendar year)
Medical + Dental + Vision (subsidised contributions)
Life & Disability (employer paid)
Commuter benefits
Voluntary products: Voluntary Life, Legal Shield/ID Shield, Pet Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, critical illness, Accident Insurance and FSA
So You Think This Might Be You?
That's cool. Send us your application in English. If you've got questions, get in touch!
Also, check out or our social media pages. Here you may well find the answers to life, the universe and everything, including why there are no penguins at the North Pole. We look forward to hearing from you.
Employment will be based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
Join Us and help us achieve our Vision!
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A property of: Generator
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Originally Posted on: 8/5/2025
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