Cook II

DO & CO group; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily meals

401K and medical benefits

Career development opportunities

Global events exposure

Job summary

DO & CO group is seeking a Cook II in Des Plaines, IL to join our luxury global gourmet entertainment operations. You will handle diverse cooking techniques, prepare sauces and assemble high-standard airline service dishes.

Responsibilities include standardizing recipes, supervising production flow, and training Line Cook 1 staff. The role requires flexibility for night and weekend shifts and strict adherence to food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proactivity and self-organization are required.
• Ability to manage through a substantial workload.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks within time constraints.
• Ability to monitor wastage accurately.
• Flexibility for different shifts (night, weekends, holidays).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate cooking techniques (prepping, roasting, broiling, braising, sautéing, grilling) and prepare sauces, marinate proteins, and assemble complex dishes for airline service.
• Standardize recipes and notify supervisors of shortages; supervise food production flow to avoid delays.
• Deep knowledge of kitchen equipment; assist in training and supervising Line Cook 1 employees; ensure adherence to standards.
• Comply with all food safety and hygiene regulations and report issues to management.

Skills

Proactivity

Workload management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Time management

Flexibility

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

Cook II

We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic, energetic, and eager Cook II in Desplaines!

About DO & CO

We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every elevated floor and in the sky. With our three business segments, Airline Catering, International Event Catering, Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 33 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate all cooking techniques such as prepping, roasting, broiling, braising, sautéing, grilling. etc. Be responsible for additional tasks: preparing sauces, marinating proteins, and assembling complex dishes tailored for airline service. Create products in terms of freshness, taste, and consistency to the specification of the Airline and DO & CO’s standards.

• Standardize recipes and notify the Chef/Sous Chef of any shortages or discrepancies in products or ingredients. Supervise supply-chain systems: control timing of the food production flow and supervise the processing to avoid delays and lapses.

• Deeper knowledge of kitchen equipment and cooking techniques. Supports in the training and supervision of Line Cook 1 employees, ensuring adherence to airline catering standards and procedures.

• Comply with all food safety and hygiene regulations as stated in the food safety management system handbook. Report problems with the food safety management system to their manager and the hygiene and food safety team.

Qualifications:

• Proactivity and self-organization
• Ability to manage through a substantial workload.
• Capability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks within the given time to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to accurately monitor wastage.
• Flexibility (different shifts - night, weekends, holidays)

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay $24.00
• Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
• FT employees are eligible for 401K and medical benefits: medical, dental, and vision.
• An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality.
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry by attending world-class events.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

DO & CO provides equal employment opportunities. Applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other protected characteristic.