Cook I

Sodexo; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Cook I at a renowned science museum in Chicago. This exciting role involves leading culinary efforts, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and contributing to customer satisfaction. You will work in a dynamic environment where your skills will shine, and your creativity will be valued. If you're passionate about food and dedicated to delivering exceptional service, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow in the culinary field while being part of a vibrant team dedicated to making every event memorable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in food preparation in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow written and oral direction and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate orders ensuring quality taste and presentation.
• Comply with health, sanitation, and safety procedures.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Communication

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

Job Listing: Cook I

Nothing beats the power of being at a live event. That's why we're proud to announce the launch of Sodexo Live!, our brand dedicated to the sports, events, and hospitality industry. We concentrate all of our skills, insight, and experience into one brand that instinctively knows how to make the most of every moment. Let's go Live! together.

Location: We are seeking a Cook I for the Museum of Science and Industry.

The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago—one of the largest science museums in the world—is home to more than 400,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits designed to spark scientific inquiry and creativity. Opened during 1933's Century of Progress in a building from 1893's Columbian Exposition, MSI is the place where generations have been coming to see what's next.

Principal Function:

The Cook I position performs as an informal leader among its peer cook positions. The Cook I will assume grill or line responsibilities within the kitchen requiring detail and creativity and will perform responsibilities for food preparation that require a greater level of experience and expertise than Cook II and Cook III.

The Cook I will contribute to Sodexo Live!'s operational and financial success by following all Sodexo Live! culinary standards for sanitation and preparation, and by guiding other Culinary staff members to ensure that food product is of the highest quality in taste and appearance, to satisfy guest expectations and to maximize food revenues.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Prepare and coordinate orders to ensure they are cooked timely and with accuracy and prepared with the absolute highest quality of taste and presentation.
2. Comply with all established health, sanitation, and safety procedures.
3. Contribute to the goal of 100% customer satisfaction through personal commitment to customer service and leading the culinary team by example.

Qualifications/Skills:

Required:

1. Minimum of 3 years experience in food preparation in a fast-paced environment.
2. Must be able to interact verbally and listen attentively to co-workers and supervisors.
3. Ability to follow written and oral direction.
4. Ability to work under pressure and independently.

Preferred:

1. Culinary degree from an accredited college or university.

Other Requirements:

1. Able to work effectively and safely while subject to wet floors, temperature extremes, and excessive noise; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight; must be able to maneuver in an often tightly-quartered environment.

Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Thank you for expressing interest in employment with Sodexo Live!. While only those candidates considered for this position will be contacted, your resume will remain on file for 90 days.

Sodexo Live! is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State, or Local law.