Cook II

DO & CO AG; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Meals

401K

Medical benefits

Job summary

DO & CO AG in Des Plaines is seeking a skilled Cook II to prepare and finish meals for airline service, following DO & CO standards and quality expectations.

You will master cooking techniques, contribute to recipe standardization, supervise Line Cook 1 staff, and ensure food safety compliance while delivering consistent, fresh dishes. This role offers opportunities to work across airline catering operations and on-site training.

Qualifications

• Proactivity and self-organization required.
• Ability to handle a substantial workload under deadlines.
• Capable of working independently and in a team.
• Ability to meet assigned tasks within given time frames.
• Ability to monitor wastage accurately.
• Flexibility across different shifts including nights, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate cooking techniques (prepping, roasting, broiling, braising, sautéing, grilling) and prepare sauces and components for airline service.
• Standardize recipes and alert chefs about shortages; supervise food production flow to prevent delays.
• Supervise Line Cook 1 staff; ensure adherence to airline catering standards.
• Comply with all food safety and hygiene regulations per the handbooks and report issues.

Skills

Proactivity

Self-organization

Workload management

Independent work

Teamwork

Deadline-driven

Waste monitoring

Flexible shifts

Job description

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

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.