Catering Cook

BOKA Restaurant Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Boka Catering Group is seeking Catering Event Cooks to join their team in Chicago. This role involves preparing for various events, ensuring high standards of service, and requires basic culinary skills and certifications. Ideal for dedicated individuals looking to be part of a fun, hardworking team.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Voluntary Benefits Package

Employer-sponsored mental health program

401(k) program

Career mentorship and growth potential

Dining incentives across 20+ establishments

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule required.
• Hard worker with dedication to service.

Responsibilities

• Set up and breakdown of events.
• Follow plating demo directions based on event.
• Assist with unloading and loading the Catering Van.

Skills

Basic knife skills

Organized

Professionalism

Education

Food Handler's certificate

Allergy Certificate

Job description

Boka Restaurant Group’s premier catering division,BokaCatering Group, is currently seekingCateringEvent Cooksto join our team!

***This will be a PM position!!!***

ABOUT BOKA RESTAURANT GROUP: Boka Restaurant Group is a James Beard Award-winning group, anchored by partnerships with some of American’s greatest chefs. With a firm belief that genuine hospitality makes the world a more human place, we strive beyond convention to believe in and support each other, care for our communities, and work together to build the world we want to live in. View our restaurants here: https://www.bokagrp.com/ABOUT BOKA CATERING GROUP: Boka Catering Group provides the ultimate catering experience for any event desiring premiere restaurant-quality service and cuisine in even the most demanding locations. From intimate in-home dinner parties to personalized weddings and extravagant corporate events, Boka Catering Group has fulfilled hundreds of culinary wishes for a myriad of events. Our team remains enthusiastic, creative, and inventive continuing to pave the way for innovations in the catering industry.

CATERING COOK’S RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Set up and breakdown of events
• Follow plating demo directions exactly, based on event
• Types of events: Wedding, corporate, in-home, and receptions
• Helping with unloading and loading the Catering Van
• Uphold the standards of Giuseppe Tentori and Boka Restaurant Group

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic knife skills
• Flexible schedule
• Organized, hard worker
• Food Handler's certificate
• Allergy Certificate
• Professionalism

This is an ideal position for someone who is dedicated to providing great service and is seeking to become a member of a hard-working and fun team!

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 20 - 50lbs if necessary.
• Safely and effectively use all necessary tools and equipment.
• Stand and walk for the entirety of an eight-hour shift, including moving safely through all areas of the event site.

If you feel you meet the requirements, are a team player, experienced, passionate, and dedicated to your craft, we want to hear from you! Please reply with a copy of your resume AND a cover letter detailing why you'd be a great addition to our team!

BENEFITS & PERKS: Health, Dental, and Voluntary Benefits Package (available after 90 days), employer-sponsored mental health and resource program, 401(k) program, career mentorship and growth potential, and dining incentives across our 20+ establishments!

COMPENSATION DETAILS:

Compensation:$20/hr.