Entry Level Cook Needed

National Star Services; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

National Star Services in Des Plaines, IL 60018 is hiring cooks for day-to-day meal production in a fast-paced kitchen. The role requires preparing and cooking in large quantities, following recipes, and ensuring quality and portions.

Ideal candidates have cooking experience, bilingual English/Spanish abilities, reliable transportation, and the flexibility to work varying shifts. Immediate start available; safety shoes must be worn.

Qualifications

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

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

Cooking experience

Reliable transportation

Fast-paced environment

Immediate availability

Slip-resistant footwear

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.

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:

Days: Monday through Sunday

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

1st Shift: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM

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

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. **