Line Cook II: Precision Prep & Plating

Abbott Laboratories; Town of Wyocena (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Wisconsin is hiring a Line Cook II to prepare, cook, and assemble dishes while upholding sanitation standards and recipe accuracy. You will work with kitchen staff to ensure timely service and consistent quality in a fast-paced hospital or facilities dining setting.

Responsibilities include following Abbott’s food safety standards, portion control, waste reduction, and maintaining clean workstations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience in food service, hospitality management, or related field.
• Serve Safe Certification at time of hire or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest quality of service at all times.
• Follow Abbott’s 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 Abbott’s locations as business needs require.

Job description

Abbott Laboratories in Wisconsin is hiring a Line Cook II to prepare, cook, and assemble dishes while upholding sanitation standards and recipe accuracy. You will work with kitchen staff to ensure timely service and consistent quality in a fast-paced hospital or facilities dining setting.

Responsibilities include following Abbott’s food safety standards, portion control, waste reduction, and maintaining clean workstations.