COOK

Levy Restaurants, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Levy Sector in Chicago is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality meals in alignment with recipes and safety standards. The role involves portion control, proper temperatures, and timely service, with a focus on cleanliness and equipment upkeep.

The successful candidate will follow HACCP guidelines, work with teammates, and participate in standard operating procedures to ensure consistent food quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Prepares food following standardized recipes and procedures.
• Maintains quality and safety standards in all food items.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items per recipes to meet production and service schedules.
• Ensures portion control and serving temperatures are correct.
• Maintains cleanliness and proper storage of food and supplies.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Prepares for delivery or service and ensures HACCP compliance.

Skills

Food Preparation

Quality Control

HACCP Standards

Safety Procedures

Team Collaboration

Job description

Levy Sector

Position Title: COOK

Pay Range: $17.05 to $19.00

Job Summary

Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty. Tastes all prepared food items.
• Uses established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
• Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Attends in-service and safety meetings.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
• Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
• Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others.
• Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
  • The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
  • The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
  • The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Associates Of Levy Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits.

• Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Program
• Discount Marketplace
• Employee Assistance Program

Levy is a member of Compass Group USA

For more information on what we are about as a company, check us out by following the link below: http://www.levyrestaurants.com/who-we-are/

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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