Paramount Events - Full Service Catering Cook

Paramount Events; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(K) after 1 year of employment

PTO and sick leave

Daily meal provided

Free Parking

Job summary

Paramount Events is seeking a skilled Full Service Catering Cook to join our culinary team. This hands-on role fits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality food for diverse catered events.

Requirements include Food Handler and Allergen certifications, 2+ years of related experience, precise knife skills, and the ability to read, follow recipes, and manage time effectively. English proficiency and weekend availability are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience in high-volume catering or kitchen environments.
• Requires Food Handler and Allergen certifications.
• Strong knife skills and basic culinary knowledge required.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and maintain quality standards.
• English reading/writing/speaking is essential.
• Able to manage time effectively and work well in a team.
• Flexible schedule, weekends required.

Responsibilities

• Produce a variety of savory items for the catering department with accuracy and consistency.
• Note production needs and communicate with PE Sous Chefs and/or PE Chef de Cuisines.
• Record changes or discrepancies between production lists and event paperwork.
• Uphold sanitation and food safety standards; maintain clean work areas.
• Ensure proper cooling, storage, handling of Ready to Eat foods, and safe thawing and heating.

Skills

Knife skills

Culinary knowledge

Time management

Teamwork

Reading recipes

English proficiency

Education

Food Handler certification

Allergen certification

Job description

Description

Paramount Events is looking for a skilled and dependable Full Service Catering Cook to join our culinary team. This is a hands‑on role ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced kitchen and takes pride in producing high‑quality food for a variety of catered events. We’re looking for a team player with strong culinary fundamentals, attention to detail, and the flexibility to support an ever‑changing event schedule.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce a variety of savory items for the catering department, with an emphasis on accuracy and consistency
• Note when product is needed, and sharing with PE Sous Chefs and/or PE Chef de Cuisines
• Note of any changes, edits and/or discrepancies between production lists and event paperwork
• Uphold sanitation and food safety standards, maintaining clean and tidy work areas
• Ensure all food safety measures are followed: proper cooling and storage of prepared foods, proper handling of all “Ready to Eat” foods, proper thawing, and heating methods.
• Ensure all opening/closing duties are being met correctly and consistently
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is being handled properly when in use and stored properly when not in use, note when equipment/items are not functioning

Requirements

• Food Handlers and Allergens certifications
• 2+ years of related experience, preferably in a high-volume setting
• Precise knife skills and basic culinary knowledge, ability to braise, saute, and grill items to specifications
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English
• Ability to read and follow recipes
• Effectively prioritize tasks while demonstrating good time management
• Work well both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time and lift at least 40 pounds
• Flexible schedule, weekends required

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(K) after 1 year of employment
• PTO and sick leave
• Daily meal provided
• Free Parking