Gourmet Vegetable Prep Specialist — Kitchen Support

DO & CO AG; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Daily meals

401K & medical benefits

Innovation culture

Career growth

Global events

Job summary

DO & CO in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Vegetable Prep Helper to join our kitchen team. You will wash, chop and dice vegetables with precision, ensuring quality and consistent cuts in a fast-paced environment.

You will maintain a clean station, follow food safety guidelines, assist with inventory, and help prevent waste while supporting a collaborative, hospitality-focused culture. We offer competitive pay, daily meals, and benefits for full-time staff, with opportunities for growth within our

Qualifications

• Ability to smell, pierce, and taste foods to check doneness and quality.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and cooperate with the team.
• Assist in inventory and ensure kitchen stock is on hand.
• Commit to reducing food waste.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform washing, chopping, and dicing vegetables with knife or peeling machine, ensuring accurate cuts.
• Keep work area and equipment clean at all times and perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with food safety and hygiene regulations; report any issues to the manager.

Skills

Food safety

Knife skills

Quality checks

Teamwork

Inventory support

Job description

DO & CO in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Vegetable Prep Helper to join our kitchen team. You will wash, chop and dice vegetables with precision, ensuring quality and consistent cuts in a fast-paced environment.

You will maintain a clean station, follow food safety guidelines, assist with inventory, and help prevent waste while supporting a collaborative, hospitality-focused culture. We offer competitive pay, daily meals, and benefits for full-time staff, with opportunities for growth within our