Food Service Cook

Suburban Cook County Online Application Consortium; United States; On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a dedicated Food Service Cook to assist with food preparation and maintain high standards of safety and hygiene. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and 2-4 years of food service experience. The role requires strong culinary skills, effective communication, and the ability to work efficiently under crowded conditions. The selected cook will work closely with the Food Service Director and must obtain required certifications within the first 60 days. Hourly rate is $15.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' experience in food service production.
• Strong ability to work in crowded and noisy conditions.
• Illinois Managers License or ServSafe recommended or must obtain within the first 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily food preparation following standardized recipes.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation in compliance with health regulations.
• Serve as cashier and communicate product needs to the director.

Skills

Culinary skills

Customer service

Communication

Teambuilding

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

$15/Hr.

7:00am-2:30pm

We are currently seeking a Food Service Cook for Steger School District #194.

We are seeking someone who is outgoing, organized, resourceful, has great initiative and is a dedicated team player.

This position is responsible for assisting the facility Food Service Director in all aspects of food service operations.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with daily food preparation within an established production schedule following standardized recipes, preparation, and serving methods.
• Exhibit knowledge of operation of all equipment in the kitchen.
• Identify serving utensils, temperature, and correct portion size for serving.
• Assure product is cooked and held at proper temperature for higher quality food attainable.
• Follow accepted procedures for operating, cleaning, and caring for large equipment and small equipment.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation in compliance to Health Department Regulations.
• Maintain high personal hygiene as the basis for sanitation in the kitchen.
• Maintain high standards of safety in the kitchen.
• Responsible for storage and handling of foods; work with manager on maintaining organized inventory and storage; communicate product needs to director.
• Report maintenance needs or equipment malfunction to director.
• Perform major cleaning at regularly scheduled Intervals as designated by director.
• In professional responsibilities:
  • Responsible for working in a courteous and cooperative manner with director, coworkers, and school staff.
  • Demonstrate ability to deal fairly and pleasantly with students.
  • Follow the policies and procedures set by the school district and Food Service Director.
• Serve as cashier
• Other duties as requested

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2-4 years' experience in food service production

Reports to

• Food Service Director

Job Requirements

• Strong culinary, customer service, communication, teambuilding, and organizational skills required.
• The ability to walk and stand for up to 8 hours and carry 50lbs.
• Ability to work under crowded and noisy conditions without evidence of emotional fatigue.
• Understand verbal and written instructions, and communicate via email and the telephone.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft office, Microsoft Excel and Google Drive.
• Utilizes time efficiently and productively.
• Illinois Managers License or ServSafe recommended or must obtain within the first 60 days.