Cook III - DS

Food For Thought; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

FFT University

Meal Plan

Job summary

Food For Thought in Northbrook, IL is seeking a Cook III to support catering events, enforcing Chef policies and catering standards.

You should have basic cooking techniques, knife skills, strong organizational and listening skills, and be able to read, write, and communicate in English; reports to Kitchen & Chef Managers.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in high volume kitchens and catering.
• Knife skills and knowledge of fundamentals of cooking, kitchen equipment operation, safety, and sanitation.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
• Ability to read, write and understand the English language to effectively communicate with guests, coworkers, and vendors.
• Effective organizational skills to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must provide Food Handler or Food Service Manager Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to established recipes, portions, and procedures.
• Checking and controlling the proper storage of product and portion control.
• Visually inspecting all food items to ensure they are of the highest quality in the preparation of all menu items.
• Assisting in all stations on an event as needed.
• Performing general cleaning tasks using approved cleaning products to adhere to health standards. Ensuring all equipment and the kitchen area are clean.
• Performing other duties as requested, such as, cross-training, moving supplies and equipment, cleaning up spills, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

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Cook III - DS

Full Time Northbrook, IL, US

Job Position: Cook III

Hours: 6am - 2:30pm

Wage: $22/hr

Location: Northbrook, IL

Job Summary

As one of our Food For Thought Cooks, you will be required to assist in the execution of catering events, mirror and enforce the policies and procedures set forth by the Chef while keeping in line the standards of catering.

You must have a working knowledge of cooking duties including but not limited to basic cooking techniques, basic knife skills, organizational and good listening skills. You will report directly to the Kitchen & Chef Managers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to established recipes, portions, and procedures.
• Checking and controlling the proper storage of product and portion control.
• Visually inspecting all food items to ensure they are of the highest quality in the preparation of all menu items.
• Assisting in all stations on an event as needed.
• Performing general cleaning tasks using approved cleaning products to adhere to health standards. Ensuring all equipment and the kitchen area are clean.
• Performing other duties as requested, such as, cross-training, moving supplies and equipment, cleaning up spills, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 year experience in a high volume kitchens and catering.
• Knife skills and working knowledge of the fundamentals of cooking, kitchen equipment operation, safety, and sanitation.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
• Ability to read, write and understand the English language to effectively communicate with guests, coworkers, and vendors.
• Effective organizational skills to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must provide Food Handler or Food Service Manager Certificate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team, as well as on individual tasks.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with other team members.
• Creativity and adaptability to challenges.
• Knowledge of basic business computing systems or ability to learn specific computer-based tasks

Why We’re the Leaders

• Excellent training
• Competitive Pay
• Anniversary Milestone Incentives

Company Benefits & Perks

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance – Includes Spouse and Domestic Partner Coverage (Blue Cross Blue Shield Provider)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D) & Critical Illness Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Mental Health, Relationship Conflicts, Child and Eldercare, Substance Abuse, Grief and Loss
    • Assistance for you and household members
    • In Person Sessions
    • Unlimited phone access
• Parental Leave – Equal benefits to Mothers and Fathers
• 401K Retirement Plan
• FFT University - Over 70 courses designed to enhance your skills in life and on the job to help your career growth.
• Employee Meal Plan
• Employee Discounts (Pet Insurance, Entertainment, Travel, Company Discounts, and much more).

Company Values & Culture

• Diverse,Inclusive, Safe, and Motivating
• Our Triple Bottom Line – People, Product and Planet

Grow with us! - at Food For Thought, instruction, advice, and assistance are always readily available, which is why our average tenure is 5 years. The U.S. average is 4.3 years, while the Hospitality industry average is only 2 years!

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach at or below the shoulder; lift and carry items up to 50 pounds for a moderate distance.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand and move during the length of shift; be able to bend and kneel through the shift. The employee is required to use their hands to handle tools, grasp, and control objects. Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble items.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously exposed to extreme temperatures. Working with knives, mincers, and other dangerous tools or equipment.

EEO Statement

Food For Thought provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Food For Thought participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.