Prep Cook (Line Cook) - Urgently Hiring

Main Event - Hoffman Estates; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Main Event - Hoffman Estates is seeking a full time or part time line cook/prep cook to start immediately in Hoffman Estates, IL. The role focuses on producing signature, quality food with attention to detail and a calm approach to busy service.

Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, follow recipes precisely, and be eager to learn new techniques and menu items. We offer a dynamic environment with opportunities to grow your culinary skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in line cooking and prep tasks.
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation and food safety.
• Ability to follow recipes and adjust portions.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently prepares food items as ordered.
• Exercises food safety and kitchen sanitation practices in order to deliver a quality product.
• Weighs, measures, and mixes ingredients according to recipes.
• Properly prepares meat, fish, vegetables, and other ingredients.
• Stays ahead of orders by anticipating demand throughout shift.
• Maintains cleanliness and working order of work area, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Prepares and maintains the line and par levels as required by the current menu.
• Keeps walk in cooler/freezer organized.
• May assist with inventory temp logs and waste logs.

Skills

Fast-paced

Attention to detail

Stamina

Job description

Main Event - Hoffman Estates is looking for a full time or part time line cook/prep cook to start immediately in Hoffman Estates, IL. Line cooks/prep cooks prepare the signature, quality food Main Event - Hoffman Estates is known for. The ideal line cook/prep cook cares about the details, remains calm in the face of multiple complicated tickets, and has a willingness to learn new cooking techniques and menu items. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in your work, our line cook/prep cook role may be just the job for you!

RESPONSIBILITIESEfficiently prepares food items as ordered.

• Exercises food safety and kitchen sanitation practices in order to deliver a quality product.
• Weighs, measures, and mixes ingredients according to recipes.
• Properly prepares meat, fish, vegetables, and other ingredients.
• Stays ahead of orders by anticipating demand throughout shift.
• Maintains cleanliness and working order of work area, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Prepares and maintains the line and par levels as required by the current menu.
• Keeps walk in cooler/freezer organized.
• May assist with inventory temp logs and waste logs.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have knowledge of food service regulations.
• Skillfully uses hand tools or machines needed for the position.
• Be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Be able to lift, carry, or pull objects that may be heavy and able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Is able to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple tasks.

We look forward to seeing you soon for an interview at Main Event - Hoffman Estates for our full time or part time line cook/prep cook role.