fuelgood Station Cook

Paramount Events; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Sick days

Paid holidays

Health benefits

Free shift meal

Most weekends off

Job summary

fuelgood is seeking a Station Cook to join our culinary team in a corporate cafe and catering setting. This hands-on role rewards accuracy, speed, and a strong eye for detail in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have ServSafe certification, at least one year of cooking experience, and precise knife skills. Shannon benefits include PTO, holidays, and health options after one year.

Qualifications

• Certified in proper food handling, typically through a ServSafe Certification.
• Knowledgeable of allergens and certified through ServSafe.
• At least one year of cooking experience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Follow daily menus and flow of service.
• Label and stock ingredients on shelves.
• Wash, chop and sort ingredients.
• Measure quantities and complete basic recipes.
• Reheat and prepare ingredients for the station.
• Adhere to nutrition and sanitary regulations.

Skills

Customer interaction

Dexterity

Culinary fundamentals

Sanitary food handling

ServSafe Certification

Allergen awareness

Cooking measurements

Sense of smell and taste

Organization and multitasking

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Fast-paced environment

Cooking experience (1+)

Lifting ability

Active listening

Job description

Description

fuelgood is looking for a skilled and dependable Station Cook to join our culinary team. This is a hands‑on role ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced kitchen and takes pride in producing high‑quality food in a corporate cafe and catering setting. We’re looking for a team player with strong culinary fundamentals and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Completing all tasks in order according to flow of service/assigned daily menu
• Labeling and stocking all ingredients on easily accessible shelves
• Washing, chopping and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables and prepared ingredients
• Measuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients and completing basic recipes
• Reheating and preparation of all appropriate food and ingredients for assigned station daily
• Adhering to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards?
• Keeping track of ingredient inventory and collaborating on the order guides with other kitchen and management staff to determine daily product needs.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent customer interaction and communication skills
• Superior dexterity skills to operate cutting tools quickly and safely
• Keen understanding of industry‑standard best cooking and preparation practices
• Familiarity with safe and sanitary food handling and preparation
• Certified in proper food handling, typically through a ServSafe Certification
• Knowledgeable of allergens and certified through ServSafe
• Good math skills with a clear understanding of cooking measurements
• Strong sense of smell and taste
• Excellent organizational, time management and multitasking skills
• Great collaboration and teamwork skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• At least one year of cooking experience
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong organization and active listening skills
• The ability to work on your feet for up to 8 hours on most days
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at a time?
• Exceptional time management skills?

Compensation and Benefits:

This is an hourly (part time or full time), nonexempt compensated position with PTO, Sick Days and Paid Holidays. Full-time hourly employees can opt into full health benefits – medical, dental, vision, 401K eligible after one (1) year of employment. Other benefits include a free shift meal and most weekends off.