fuelgood Station Cook

Paramount Events; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Sick days

Paid holidays

Health benefits after 1 year

Free shift meal

Weekends off

Job summary

fuelgood is seeking a hands-on Station Cook to join our culinary team in a corporate cafe and catering setting. This role is fast-paced and requires pride in high-quality food and teamwork.

You will handle daily prep, labeling, stock ingredients, follow menus, and ensure safety and sanitation standards. ServSafe certification is preferred, with opportunities for full/part-time hours and benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of cooking experience.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Strong knowledge of sanitation and safe food handling.
• ServSafe Certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow daily menu and flow of service for the station.
• Label and stock ingredients on accessible shelves.
• Washing, chopping and sorting ingredients and preparing items.
• Measure quantities of seasonings and basic recipes.
• Reheat and prepare ingredients for the station daily.
• Adhere to nutrition and sanitary standards.
• Track ingredient inventory and assist with order guides.
• Collaborate with kitchen and management staff; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Sanitation standards

Equipment handling

Measuring ingredients

Inventory awareness

Communication

Adaptability

ServSafe Certification

Allergen awareness

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.