Culinary Prep Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen Pro

Chartwells Higher Education; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education in Decatur, IL seeks a Cook to prepare and cook meals in a high-volume environment. You will pre-cook, mise en place, and maintain kitchen cleanliness according to safety standards.

Candidates should have proven cooking experience in restaurant or prep cook roles, with a food safety certification and strong teamwork abilities. Excellent communication skills are expected for collaboration with staff and supervisors.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience, including restaurant or prep cook roles.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
• Excellent understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Accuracy and speed in executing tasks.
• Familiar with industry’s best practices.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
• Prepare mise en place for high volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment after use according to health and safety policies.
• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products in appropriate storage areas.
• Communicate effectively with all appropriate operational departments.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent worker

Education

Certificate from cooking school

Food safety certification

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education in Decatur, IL seeks a Cook to prepare and cook meals in a high-volume environment. You will pre-cook, mise en place, and maintain kitchen cleanliness according to safety standards.

Candidates should have proven cooking experience in restaurant or prep cook roles, with a food safety certification and strong teamwork abilities. Excellent communication skills are expected for collaboration with staff and supervisors.