Kitchen Helper

DO & CO AG; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Daily meals

401K & medical benefits

Career development

Global events

Job summary

DO & CO is seeking a dynamic Kitchen helper to join the Des Plaines, IL team. You will assist senior kitchen staff, handle deliveries, and help with stock rotation while maintaining high hygiene standards.

Responsibilities include food prep for hot and cold dishes, including Halal and non-Halal options, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The role supports a fast-paced hospitality operation with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Proactive and self-organized with the ability to manage a substantial workload.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Capable of meeting strict deadlines and maintaining hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior kitchen staff in a busy kitchen.
• Handle deliveries and stock rotation.
• Prepare and cook food per standards; ensure hygiene compliance.
• Maintain high hygiene standards across the kitchen.
• Assist with basic prep for hot and cold meals (Halal/Non-Halal).
• Wash, chop, and dice vegetables; use knives or peeling machines.
• Report issues with the food safety system to the manager.

Skills

Proactive

Self-organization

Workload management

Team player

Deadline driven

Wastage monitoring

Stamina

Job description

We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic Kitchen helperto join our growingDes Plaines, ILTeam!

About DO & CO

We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every banquet floor and in the sky. With the three business segments of Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 33 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations.

Responsibilities

• Assisting 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

Qualifications

• Proactive and self-organization
• Ability to manage through a substantial workload.
• Capability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks within the given time to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to accurately monitor wastage.
• Ability to work long hours on foot and in environments with varying temperatures.
• Flexibility to work different shifts (including nights, weekends, and holidays) based on business needs

What We Offer

• Pay rate: $20.00 hourly.
• Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
• FT employees are eligible for 401K and medical benefits: medical, dental, and vision.
• An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality.
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry by attending world-class events.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

DO & CO provides equal employment opportunities. Applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other protected characteristic.

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