Cook II - Airline Catering & Luxury Event Kitchen

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

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.