Kitchen Assistant/Cook PT AM

Thomas Cuisine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Thomas Cuisine seeks a Part-Time Kitchen Assistant/Cook in Chicago. This entry-level role requires culinary experience and a friendly demeanor, with responsibilities in food preparation and adherence to safety guidelines in a professional kitchen. Join a dedicated culinary team focused on providing high-quality dining experiences.

Benefits

Great work/life balance

Training and career development

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Ability to follow recipes and portion control.
• Willingness to train and learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food production and service.
• Comply with safety and hygiene regulations.
• Maintain equipment and spaces clean.

Skills

Culinary experience

Customer service

Job description

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Thomas Cuisine is hiring a Part Time Kitchen Assistant for The Eating Recovery Center in Chicago!

The Kitchen Assistants will be responsible for the direction and guidance in collaboration with the Chef Manager and Food Services Director for the overall production of food to include: implementation of systematic production methods, standardized recipes, portion control, menu development, and purchasing requirements. Carrying out assigned responsibilities, the Lead Line Cook must comply with all client policies and regulatory agencies in an eating recovery center.

Starting at $16+/hr.-based on experience.

Weekend and Holiday shifts will be included in the schedule

Who You Are And What You Will Do

• Previous cooking / culinary experience; preferred, however we will train the right attitude!
• Possess a friendly outgoing demeanor, work well with customers as well as associates.
• Follow café guidelines concerning guest services, food, and physical safety, equipment/space cleaning requirements at all times.
• Prepare food items, ensuring consistency and compliance with the Cafe's recipes, portioning, cooking, and waste control guidelines.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Great work/life balance
• Scratch based food preparation, preferred
• Joining a tenured and experienced culinary team
• Chef-driven concepts and progressive training
• Professional kitchen environment experience
• MUST be 18+ years of age
• TB, 9 panel drug test and background required
  
  

Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning, privately-held contract food service company operating in 18 states and growing. We advocate the healing power of whole foods. We believe in preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each day. Our clients include hospitals, upscale senior living communities, and corporate dining facilities. Every Thomas Cuisine team member is an ambassador, carrying out our mission, reflecting our values and building relationships while "doing the right thing". We seek to make a valuable difference to those we serve- one nutritious meal at a time.

REAL Food | Genuine Service | Enduring Relationships

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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