Line Cook

Poultry Science Association; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Foodservice Worker where you will play a crucial role in preparing and serving delicious meals to employees. This position requires a high school diploma and an Illinois Sanitation License, along with a passion for food production and safety. You will take charge of cooking, cleaning, and maintaining kitchen operations while ensuring that all food safety standards are met. If you are a self-starter with a strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant workplace environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and Illinois Sanitation License required.
• 1+ years of related café/kitchen experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook large batches of food for employees.
• Ensure cleanliness and functional operation of kitchen equipment.
• Follow all GMP and Food Safety Standards.

Skills

Communication

Customer and Personal Service

Food Production

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Illinois Sanitation License

Job description

Description

The Foodservice Worker will prepare and cook large batches of food that will be served to employees.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Clean, cut, prepare, and cook meat, fish, or poultry to a safe temperature.
2. Prepare and cook various items according to menus, or number of portions to be served.
3. Bakes breads, rolls, and pastries.
4. Distributes and serves food to employees.
5. Washes cooking equipment, such as pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other pieces.
6. Develops, compiles, and maintains food records regarding use and expenditures.
7. Inventories supplies and equipment.
8. Ensures the cleanliness and functional operation of equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas by routinely cleaning and inspecting each piece.
9. Clears, cleans and sanitizes work stations.
10. Operates grill, broiler, or deep fryer to prepare specific foods.
11. Follow all GMP and Food Safety Standards.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. Illinois Sanitation License required.
3. Basic understanding of, or ability to learn, basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
4. Basic understanding of, or ability to learn, food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
5. 1+ years of related café/kitchen experience.

Core Competencies, Knowledge, and Skill Requirements

Candidates should be self-starters with a strong work ethic and the ability to prioritize their workload to ensure timely issue resolution. In addition, this individual should possess the following skills:

1. Communication: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other’s ideas and thoughts.
2. Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
3. Food Production: Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
4. Organization: Organize and prioritize your own actions efficiently. Be flexible and react favorably to multiple priorities, changing schedules and daily assignments while paying attention to detail.