Large Volume Kitchen Prep / Cook Springfield, IL

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in catering is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Prep Team Member to join their dynamic team. This full-time position offers a permanent career opportunity for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. You will be cross-trained in various food preparation processes, ensuring high-quality meals are delivered consistently. The role involves operating kitchen equipment, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to safety standards. With paid vacation, holidays, and health insurance, this is a chance to grow your culinary skills while contributing to a company known for its award-winning services across Central Illinois.

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Full Training

Opportunities to Advance

Qualifications

• Two years of kitchen prep experience in a large-scale commercial kitchen.
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work efficiently in a high-volume commercial kitchen.
• Maintain a clean work environment and follow food safety practices.

Skills

Kitchen Prep Experience

Problem Solving

Time Management

Basic Math Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Kitchen Management Certification

Tools

Convection Oven

Slicer

Job description

Join Nelsons Catering

We are currently accepting applications for kitchen prep team member.

We are excited to offer a full time permanent career position for top quality candidate(s).

Must be available Sunday through Thursday, drive a van and make lunch deliveries, and work over time during peak events season.

A positive attitude, attention to detail and top quality work, strong work ethic, and ready willingness to learn proprietary recipes are required.

Character references required.

Position: Kitchen Prep/Cook/Delivery Driver

The successfully hired candidate will be cross-trained in a variety of large-scale food preparation and production processes.

Overview:

Nelson's Catering is a locally owned and operated full-service catering company. Our production facility is located in Springfield IL.

We are focused on building a team of top-notch candidates. Our employees are provided paid vacation, paid holidays, company subsidized affordable health insurance plan, SEP retirement plan, full training, and opportunities to advance.

We are proud to serve high quality award-winning catered meals throughout 50 counties in Central IL.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Work in a team-oriented, high volume, fast-paced commercial kitchen.

Work efficiently to handle large volume of product per hour.

Operate kitchen convection ovens and independently expedite events upon training.

Service, maintain and clean kitchen equipment on a regular basis.

Timely, high quality food production using oven and/or grilling systems.

Maintain a clean work environment.

Follow best food safety and sanitation practices.

Requirements:

• Two years kitchen prep experience in a large scale commercial kitchen.

• Driver's License.

• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds as needed.

• Accurately read recipes, apply, and execute complex tasks.

• Use kitchen equipment in a safe manner (convection oven, slicer, etc).

• Ability to stand for eight hours per day in kitchen.

• Good basic math skills.

• Problem solving capabilities and organizing abilities.

• Excellent time management skills.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Comply with all food sanitation requirements - Kitchen Management Certification Preferred.

• Clean and neat appearance.

• Proven, excellent attendance record.

• Good driving record.

• Clean background.

To Apply:
Interested and Qualified Applicants should apply online at: www.cateringcareers.easyapply.com

Please complete application in detail including 3 valid references with complete contact information.