Kitchen Assistant for Global Gourmet Events

DO & CO group; Des Plaines, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage $19.35

Daily meals

401(k) and medical benefits

Career development opportunities

Exposure to luxury events

Job summary

DO & CO group in Des Plaines, IL, is seeking a Kitchen helper to support a busy kitchen team. You will assist with food prep, stock control, and maintaining hygiene standards, working under the guidance of senior cooks.

This role offers daily meals, access to 401(k) and medical benefits, and opportunities to grow within our luxury hospitality group while supporting events and banquet operations.

Qualifications

• Proactive and self-organized with strong time management.
• Able to handle substantial workload.
• Capable of working independently and in a team.
• Capable of meeting deadlines and completing tasks on time.
• Able to monitor wastage accurately.
• Able to work long hours on feet in varying temperatures.
• Flexible to work different shifts including nights, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior team members in running a busy kitchen.
• Dealing with deliveries and assisting with stock rotation.
• Ensures all food is prepared and cooked according to specific standards.
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene.
• Assist chefs and cooks with basic kitchen tasks, such as preparation of Hot and Cold meals (Halal and/or Non-Halal).
• Prepare food by washing, chopping, and dicing vegetables using knife or peeling machine.
• Comply with all food safety and hygiene regulations as stated in the food safety management system handbook.
• Report problems with the food safety management system to their manager and the hygiene and food safety team

Skills

Proactive

Workload Management

Team Player

Deadline Driven

Wastage Monitoring

Endurance

Shift Flexibility

Job description

DO & CO group in Des Plaines, IL, is seeking a Kitchen helper to support a busy kitchen team. You will assist with food prep, stock control, and maintaining hygiene standards, working under the guidance of senior cooks.

This role offers daily meals, access to 401(k) and medical benefits, and opportunities to grow within our luxury hospitality group while supporting events and banquet operations.