COOK (FULL TIME)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team in Chicago. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment where you'll prepare high-quality meals while adhering to strict food safety standards. Enjoy a schedule that allows for work-life balance, with no nights or weekends required. You'll be responsible for not only cooking but also maintaining cleanliness and safety in the kitchen. The role comes with fantastic perks, including complimentary meals and a comprehensive benefits package. If you're passionate about food and safety, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Complimentary shift meals

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Paid sick days

No nights and no weekends

Internal Employee Referral Bonus

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience is preferred.
• Personal commitment to safety and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Cleans kitchen and maintains high standards of cleanliness.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety Standards

HACCP Standards

Portion Control

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

• We are hiring immediately for a full time COOK position.
• Location: Kirkland & Ellis Chicago - 333 Wolf Point, Chicago, IL 60654. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday - Friday, 6:30 am to 3:00 pm; more details upon interview.
• Requirement: Previous cooking experience is preferred.
• Perks: Complimentary shift meals, beverages, paid holidays, paid time off, paid sick days, no nights and no weekends!
  *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
• Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour

Free meals, uniforms and laundering service available at select locations.

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 at FLIK are offered many fantastic benefits.

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.