Line Cook - 1st Shift

Thornton Tomasetti; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Cancer Diagnostics in Madison, WI is seeking a Line Cook to prepare, cook, and assemble dishes while upholding sanitation standards and recipe quality. You will work with kitchen staff to ensure timely service and maintain a clean, organized workstation.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years in food service or hospitality, Serve Safe certification (or within 90 days), and a valid driver's license. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience in food service, hospitality management, or related field.
• Serve Safe Certification at time of hire or able to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record (no suspensions/violations in last 36 months).
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest quality of service at all times.
• Follow standards for food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation.
• Maintain a clean workstation and assist with stocking and setup of stations.
• Prepare ingredients, cook, and assemble dishes per recipes.
• Ensure portion control and minimize waste to stay within forecasted costs.
• Ensure timely dish preparation and smooth delivery by restocking at stations.
• Cook menu items with support from kitchen staff.
• Comply with sanitation and safety standards.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Position Overview

The Line Cook will prepare, cook, and assemble dishes in their assigned area while maintaining sanitation standards. This position will handle food in adherence to the recipe standards to ensure that all food prepared meets Abbott Cancer Diagnostics standard of excellence.

Essential Duties

• Provide the highest quality of service at all times.
• Follow standards for food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation.
• Ensure preparation station and kitchen is set up and stocked; Assist team members with stocking of stations and setting them up correctly.
• Prepare ingredients, cook, and assemble dishes as indicated by recipes.
• Perform portion control and minimize waste to keep cost within forecasted range.
• Maintain a clean workstation by cleaning prep areas, kitchen equipment, tables, and shelves and taking care of any leftovers in the workspace.
• Ensure that all dishes are prepared in a timely manner by restocking ingredients at workstation and meeting prep times to ensure smooth delivery.
• Cook menu items with support of the kitchen staff.
• Comply with sanitation/safety standards within Food services and ensure all personnel follow safety/sanitation standards.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent internal and external facing customer service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work and contribute in a team environment.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong commitment to service and hospitality excellence.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• High standards regarding culinary and service delivery.
• Understanding of cooking methods and procedures, and knife handling skills.
• Ability to read and follow cooking directions.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to work designated schedule.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds for approximately 10% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work seated for approximately 10% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work standing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 50% of a typical working day.
• Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.
• Ability to drive a vehicle between locations as business needs require.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• 2+ years of experience working in food service, hospitality management, or related field.
• Must hold Serve Safe Certification at time of hire or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license; no suspended, revoked, surrendered, invalid, etc. allowed. No more than two moving violations, events, or accidents within the last 36 months. No alcohol or drug event in which a vehicle was driven by the candidate or employee, including but not limited to Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) failure, refusal to submit to alcohol or drug test, alcohol related suspension, etc. in the last 36 months. No other results from the Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check that exposes Abbott Cancer Diagnostics to what Abbott Cancer Diagnostics deems to be an unacceptable level of liability. Basic computer skills to include Internet navigation, Email usage, and word processing. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Legal authorization to work in the country of employment without current or future sponsorship.

Base Pay

The base pay for this position is $17.00 – $34.00/hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Job Family

Administrative Support

Division

ONCO Cancer Diagnostics

Location

United States > Madison : 1 Exact Lane

Additional Locations

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

EEO Information

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

Company Culture

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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