Prep Cook - Huntington Bank Pavilion

ComEd Rec Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,174; Full time

Job summary

A community recreational center in Chicago, Illinois, is seeking a cook responsible for preparing and cooking food items in a fast-casual environment. The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree or equivalent experience along with ServSafe certification. This role requires a commitment to customer service, the ability to work in a team, and flexibility for extended hours including nights and weekends. Pay rate is $19 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of cooking experience in the contract foodservice industry.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must maintain positive body language and guest service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Implement and maintain a guest service philosophy.
• Ensure all equipment is in operational condition.

Skills

ServSafe Certified

Customer service oriented

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multitask

Education

Culinary degree or certified apprenticeship

Job description

This position is responsible for preparing and cooking food items in a fast-casual space to ensure guest satisfaction and maximize food revenues.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS* Must maintain a friendly, positive attitude and professional demeanor at all times* Direct, implement, and maintain a guest service philosophy that serves as a guide to fellow associates* Regularly meet with supervision to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes, and other information pertinent to job performance* Ensure that only the highest-of-quality product is served to our guests* Maintain and abide by County Health/Sanitation as well as Legends Hospitality standards* Provide efficient service and quality products by maintaining positive customer and client relations through effective communication and prudent financial practices* Ensure that all equipment is in proper operational condition and is cleaned on a regular basis* Shows flexibility by rotating to other service locations when necessaryPerforms other related duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.* Ideal candidate will be ServSafe Certified* Must be at least 18 years old* The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree or have graduated from a certified apprenticeship program with a minimum of 2-3 years of cooking experience in the contract foodservice industry, preferably in premium services, catering, and concessions environments for a sports and/or entertainment venue* Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a deadline-oriented environment* Strong commitment to delivering a high level of customer and client service with demonstrated initiative and leadership* Customer service oriented with the ability to interact with all levels of management* Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends, and holidays* Must be able to work in a team environment* High level of organization and attention to detail* Must be able to remain calm under stressful situations* Must be able to smile, maintain positive body language, and consistently provide positive guest service* Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.* Must be able to make evaluations and decisions without immediate supervision* Must be able to accept and carry out responsibility for directions* Practice safe work habits, follow all safety policies and procedures and regulations, complete company-wide safety training and additional job specific safety trainingpay rate: $19 per hour*Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.***THE ROLE** Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.