Prep Cook: Fast-Paced, Quality Kitchen Pro

Wind Creek Chicago Southland; East Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,630; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Shift differential pay

Discretionary quarterly bonus

Job summary

Wind Creek Chicago Southland is hiring a Prep Cook to ensure timely preparation of menu items, set up line cooking stations, and assemble dishes according to recipes. You will work across pantry, grill, broiler, sauté and garde manger stations while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires reading and following prep lists in English, standing for long periods, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year high-volume cooking experience or culinary training preferred.
• Ability to read and follow English recipes and prep lists.
• Serve Safe Sanitation training required.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to company methods of food preparation, cooking, portion control, and garnishing.
• Reads and follows recipes/specifications.
• Maintains a clean and organized kitchen workspace.
• Rotates product and adheres to sanitation standards.
• Assists with daily promotions, specials, and station assignments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Manual dexterity

Stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen knives

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Wind Creek Chicago Southland is hiring a Prep Cook to ensure timely preparation of menu items, set up line cooking stations, and assemble dishes according to recipes. You will work across pantry, grill, broiler, sauté and garde manger stations while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires reading and following prep lists in English, standing for long periods, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.