Cook II

TKC Holdings, Inc.; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TKC Holdings, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Cook II to join their team in Waukegan. This role involves preparing food items, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. With competitive pay of $24/hour and additional benefits, this position offers a clear path for professional growth within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical w/prescription coverage

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Company Match for 401(k)

DailyPay for immediate access to earned wages

Qualifications

• At least one year of relevant cooking experience required.
• Prior experience cooking in a cafeteria or large volume production facility a plus.
• Experience with safety procedures typical in food service.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing various food items efficiently according to menus.
• Supervising and assigning tasks to staff, maintaining quality standards.
• Maintains cleanliness and compliance with kitchen rules and standards.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety Procedures

Inventory Control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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Overview

Are you looking for a career with premium benefits and the potential for growth? At Trinity Services Group, we have created something special, a better place to work and grow. Many employees start just expecting a paycheck but end up with a rewarding career. We provide exceptional training and a clear career path.

Wage Rate

$24.00/hour

About This Position

Accurately and efficiently prepares a variety of food items in accordance with assigned work instructions and menus.

Essential Functions, Duties, And Responsibilities

• Function as a Lead for their respective shift, being responsible for an efficient, well-running shift, while ensuring other positions (Cook I / FSW) are completing required tasks
• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Refer to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties and completes opening and closing checklists daily.
• Promptly reports equipment and food quality or shortage problems to Assistant Food Service Director/Food Service Manager.
• Knows and complies consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, recipes, policies and procedures.
• Follows assigned instruction to properly stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure smooth serving of food.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Responsible for completing required production paperwork, while also assigning and supervising inmates in (as provided) in the completion of their required tasks. These could include food prep, serving, clean-up, pots, dishes, sanitation etc. (when applicable)
• Responsible for all aspects of receiving, storing, issuing and controlling inventory. (when applicable)
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area.
• Following assigned recipes, prepares food items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating according to directions.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handles, stores, labels, and rotates all products properly and in accordance to applicable state laws.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• High school diploma or Equivalent, and you must be at least 18 years of age.
• At least one (1) year of relevant cooking experience required.
• Prior experience cooking in a cafeteria or large volume production facility a plus.
• Prior knowledge and experience in a kitchen or large cafeteria setting preferred.
• Experience with safety procedures as typical in a cafeteria or food service environment.

Benefits

Trinity Services Group (TSG) offers comprehensive benefits to all regular-full time employees:

• Medical w/prescription coverage (Benefit Credit of $750 annually, divided evenly among paychecks)
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life and Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary benefits (e.g., short term, long term disability)

Employees are also eligible for:

• Paid Time Off
• Company Match for the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• DailyPay for immediate access to earned wages

Additional Information

We are proud to be a military and veteran friendly employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace. A copy of our Privacy Policy and CA Employee Privacy Notice can be found here.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Food and Beverage Services

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