COOK-HOURLY

ADP, Inc.; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Medical Insurance

Wellness Programs

Referral Bonuses

Career Advancement

Make a Difference

Support Communities

Job summary

Abraxas Youth and Family Services – Woodridge Interventions in Woodridge, IL, seeks a dedicated Cook to join our team. You will help prepare large quantities of a variety of foods in a compliant, safe kitchen environment.

As a Cook, you will follow recipes, ensure sanitation standards, and maintain production records. Benefits include DailyPay, medical insurance, wellness programs, and opportunities for career advancement within the Imperium family.

Qualifications

• 1 year prior experience in food preparation obtained in commercial, military, or institutional setting strongly preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Food and Safety certification

Responsibilities

• Cook food as directed in the operational menu plan for the facility food service operation; follow recipes and maintain production records.
• Prepare meals according to scheduling and sanitation standards; ensure quality of all foods and supplies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food preparation and handling techniques.
• General knowledge of safety and sanitation rules and practices.
• Ability to work well independently with proper direction.
• Responsible for hot food preparation, accompaniments and garnishes.
• Prepares hot entrees, soups and vegetables following provided recipes for dining room service, healthcare center, cafeteria and special functions.
• Completes food temperature checks each meal and stores items properly at close of service.

Skills

Dependable

Team-Oriented

Service-Focused

Professional

Positive

Committed to Helping Others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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COOK-HOURLY

Regular Full Time Technical Woodridge, IL, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 10100

Make an Impact Every Day

Cook

Abraxas Youth and Family Services - Woodridge Interventions

2221 64th Street, Woodridge, IL 60517

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Abraxas Youth & Family Services, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

About Abraxas Youth and Family Services

For more than 50 years, Abraxas Youth & Family Services has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.

Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Why Join Our Team?

DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance -Available on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Wellness Programs

Employee Referral Bonuses

Career Advancement Opportunities

Make a Difference Every Day

Support Individuals and Families

Strengthen Communities

What You’ll Do

As a Cook, you will:

Help prepare large quantities of a variety of food including meats, fish, poultry, gravies, cereals, soups, vegetables and other foods. You will use various methods of cooking and seasoning and adheres to proper preparations methods.

• Cook food as directed in the operational menu plan for the facility food service operation. Follow recipes and maintain accurate production records.
• Prepare meals according to scheduling and sanitation standards. Ensure the quality assurance of all foods and supplies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food preparation and handling technique.
• General knowledge of safety and sanitation rules and practices.
• Ability to work well independently given proper direction.
• Responsible for hot food preparation, including accompaniments and garnishes.
• Prepares hot entrees, soups and vegetables following preparation sheets and provided recipes for dining room service, healthcare center, cafeteria and special functions.
• Does advance preparation as indicated.
• Completes food temperature checks each meal.
• Completes production records and stores food items properly at close of meal service.

Who We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

Dependable

Team-Oriented

Service-Focused

Professional

Positive

Committed to Helping Others

Qualifications

Required:

• (1) year prior experience in food preparation obtained in commercial, military, or institutional setting strongly preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Food and Safety certification

Other Qualifications:

• At least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Physical exam that includes TB and drug testing.
• Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.
• Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks, including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed

Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Some jobs pay the bills.

Some jobs build careers.

This job changes lives.

About Our Organization

Abraxas Youth and Family Services is part of the Imperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.