Cook

Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Sick pay

Vacation and holiday pay

Job summary

Naval Station Great Lakes in Great Lakes, IL, is seeking cooks to prepare meals for Navy recruits, sailors, and staff. You will follow recipes and product specs, manage food safety, and participate in kitchen operations in a fast-paced galley environment.

Requirements include being 18+, ability to obtain base clearance, and some food service experience. The role emphasizes sanitation, teamwork, and adherence to HACCP standards in a military dining setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Some food service experience required.
• Must be able to obtain base security clearance.
• Knowledge of HACCP or sanitation practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and store food following prescribed recipes and specifications.
• Ensure food presentation is appealing and timely.
• Assist in food cost and portion control; monitor temperatures during service.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and equipment; follow sanitation guidelines.
• Interact with customers and staff in a courteous manner.

Skills

Food handling

Teamwork

Sanitation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Naval Station Great Lakes
Great Lakes, IL 60088, USA

Description

We are looking for highly organized and motivated individuals to prepare meals to Navy Recruits, Sailors and Staff at Naval Station Great Lakes. We operate multiple galleys that serve over 9 million meals per year.

We truly value our employees and the diversity they bring to our workplace!

You will be responsible for preparingmealsusing designated meal schedules in accordance with prescribed recipes and product specifications.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• 1. Prepare and store food following the prescribed recipes and product specifications
• 2. Ensure food is presented in an appealing and timelymanner
• 3. Assist in food cost and control by progressively cooking, batch cooking, monitoring temperatures,
• 4. Practice excellent food service and sanitation practices in accordance with the HAACP guidelines.
• 5. Maintain cleanliness of work areas including daily cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, prep areas and work stations.
• 6. Able to work well independently and as part of a team.
• 7. Report all defective equipment to appropriate Assistant Manager
• 8. Interact with customers and staff in a courteous manner.
• 9. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 1. Must be at least 18 years old
• 2. Must be able to obtain base security clearance
• 3. High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required
• 3.Some food service experience necessary

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• 1. Knowledge of basic mathematic calculations.
• 2. Knowledge of American system of weights and volume and conversions of weights, measurements and sizes as needed.
• 3. Able to understand written and/or verbal instructions.

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:

• 1. Lift up to 50 pounds.
• 2. Full range of motion. Must be able to stay on feet for long periods of time.
• 3. Must be able to wear all safety required personal protective equipment while working including steel toed, slip resistant shoes

The pay rate for this position is $21.22

In addition to compensation, we offer a benefit program to full-time and part-time employees which includes medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, sick pay, vacation and holiday pay.

(SEW) (NSGL)

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