Cook

Intuit, Inc.; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Bailey's Catering LLC in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a Cook for an onsite, approximately 1-year engagement to prepare high-quality menu items, assist with event-day readiness, and support consistent kitchen operations.

Responsibilities include following recipes, batch cooking, safe food handling, maintaining clean workstations, inventory awareness, and collaborating with the onsite team to ensure smooth service.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing food in a commercial kitchen or catering environment.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and proper cooking and storage temperatures.
• Ability to follow recipes and portioning/plating standards.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Ability to perform hands-on kitchen tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and cook menu items according to recipes, portions, and production standards.
• Assist with batch cooking and production planning to support event timelines and changing service demands.
• Maintain safe food handling practices, including proper storage, labeling, and temperature controls.
• Keep workstations, tools, and kitchen areas clean and organized before, during, and after service.
• Support basic inventory awareness by helping track ingredients and notifying appropriate parties when supplies run low.
• Collaborate with onsite team members to ensure smooth service flow and timely completion of prep tasks.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Recipe following

Attention to detail

Hands-on kitchen tasks

Job description

Bailey's Catering LLC is seeking a Cook to support food preparation and event-ready service in Bolingbrook, IL.

Position Summary

This engagement calls for a Cook to prepare high-quality menu items and support consistent food service operations through this approximately 1-year engagement. The work centers on preparing ingredients, cooking menu components, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with event-day readiness in an onsite setting in Bolingbrook, IL.

In this role, you will contribute to reliable food quality by following established procedures, handling food safely, and ensuring cooking processes align with catering standards and customer expectations throughout the engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and cook menu items according to established recipes, portions, and production standards.

• Assist with batch cooking and production planning to support event timelines and changing service demands.

• Maintain safe food handling practices, including proper storage, labeling, and temperature controls.

• Keep workstations, tools, and kitchen areas clean and organized before, during, and after service.

• Support basic inventory awareness by helping track ingredients and notifying appropriate parties when supplies run low.

• Collaborate with onsite team members to ensure smooth service flow and timely completion of prep tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience preparing food in a commercial kitchen or catering environment.

• Knowledge of safe food handling practices and the importance of maintaining proper cooking and storage temperatures.

• Ability to follow recipes and production instructions accurately, including portioning and plating standards.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and consistent quality.

• Ability to perform hands-on kitchen tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting catering events, banquets, or high-volume food production.

• Familiarity with kitchen sanitation procedures and standard cleaning practices.

• Strong organization skills for prep lists, station readiness, and ingredient setup.

• Experience working with seasonal menus and adjusting production based on guest counts.

Compensation

Weekly rate: $20 - $25/per hour