Line Cook II

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

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Line Cook to prepare, cook, and assemble dishes in their assigned area while upholding sanitation standards aligned with Abbott Cancer Diagnostics. The role emphasizes high-quality service, recipe accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 2+ years in food service, Serve Safe certification (within 90 days), a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience in food service or related field.
• Must hold Serve Safe Certification or obtain within 90 days.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work nights/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality service at all times and follow recipes and presentation standards.
• Prepare ingredients, cook, and assemble dishes as directed by recipes.
• Maintain sanitation standards and clean workstation and equipment.
• Restock stations and assist with timely dish delivery.
• Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Hospitality

Cooking skills

Reading recipes

Safety standards

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Serve Safe Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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

Include but are not limited to the following:

• 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; nosuspended, 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.

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