Cooks Needed

National Star Services; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

National Star Services in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Cook to support food preparation, production, and safety standards in a fast-paced kitchen. The role requires reliable transportation and the ability to work a rotating schedule on first or second shift.

Responsibilities include cooking in large quantities, maintaining quality and presentation, complying with sanitation rules, operating equipment, and collaborating with teammates to meet daily production goals. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Two valid forms of ID required.
• Bilingual English and Spanish required.
• Previous cooking experience required.
• Must wear slip-resistant shoes.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Available to start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food in large quantities following standardized recipes.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and portion standards are met.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and hygiene requirements.
• Safely operate commercial kitchen equipment.
• Assist with inventory management and waste reduction efforts.
• Keep workstations clean, organized, and production-ready.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet daily production goals.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

National Star Services, a trusted facility management company with over 28 years of nationwide success, is currently hiring Cooks for our location in Des Plaines, IL 60018.

What You'll Do

As a Cook, you will play a key role in food preparation and production while ensuring quality, consistency, and food safety standards are maintained.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook food in large quantities following standardized recipes
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and portion standards are met
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and hygiene requirements
• Safely operate commercial kitchen equipment
• Assist with inventory management and waste reduction efforts
• Keep workstations clean, organized, and production-ready
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet daily production goals

Schedule:

1st Shift: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM

2nd Shift: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Days: Monday through Sunday

(Two days off per week; schedule provided by supervisor)

Hourly Pay:

$18.55/hr. (BIWEEKLY PAY)

Requirements:

• Two valid forms of ID.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish)
• Previous cooking experience required
• Must have and wear slip-resistant shoes
• Reliable transportation to get to and from work
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Available to start working immediately

**Depending on the volume of interests and submissions, we will only be contacting applicants who meet all of the minimum requirements listed in the job description. Only those applicants who align most closely with our minimum and preferred qualifications will be contacted for an interview. **