Sous Chef

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement; Mettawa (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic foodservice team at an innovative company dedicated to improving lives. This role involves preparing delicious meals, ensuring excellent guest service, and collaborating with team members to create a seamless dining experience. With a focus on quality and efficiency, you'll be responsible for food preparation, inventory management, and maintaining high sanitation standards. If you're passionate about culinary arts and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Bring your creativity and leadership skills to a place where your contributions make a real difference!

Qualifications

• 4 years cooking experience with knowledge of menu development.
• Self-motivated with excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items and ensure timely service for guests.
• Monitor cooking processes and assist team members as needed.

Skills

Cooking Experience

Communication Skills

Leadership

Menu Development Knowledge

Inventory Management

Sanitation Certification

Education

Culinary Certification

Tools

GFS Ordering System

Online Menu System

Job description

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

Purpose

As a member of the Foodservice Team it is your responsibility to be a good team member and take initiative to assist others as needed to ensure we provide excellent guest service.

Responsibilities

• Set up sanitizing and cleaning bucket, wipe down work space; prepare steam table diagram, pull out yesterday’s cart and decide what can be done with leftovers.
• Start with preparing the soup, next begin to prepare whatever item takes the longest to cook, then continue with the remaining foods. Store in cooler until ready to cook for service.
• Continue monitoring food as it is cooking and prepare side items; check with catering and the breakfast cook if they need anything; work with Grill cook to ensure they are ok with the special for the day.
• Prepare for set up of the steam table for lunch and setting up display section.
• Continue to set line and make sure all is out on time; if there is catering make sure you have that, check with grill cook, salad area, and Deli area to ensure they are all set.
• Pre-Service - make sure everyone is aware of the portion size and what is in the product and how it was prepared.
• Help out with serving; be available to our guests to ensure any questions are answered.
• Prepare for next day: Place GFS Order.

Qualifications

• 4 years cooking experience, with some knowledge of menu development.
• Culinary Certification preferred. Knowledge of volume production and batch cooking.
• Must be able to follow written recipes and instructions for menu items.
• Knowledge of food cost, inventory management, and waste reduction.
• Self-motivated, excellent communication skills with proven track record in providing excellent guest service. Experience in leading/training team members and contract labor.
• Knowledge of the GFS ordering system, On-line Menu System and Catering.
• Ability to adapt and focus on the beneficial aspects of change.
• Pro-active leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent work and attendance record. Willing to work in any other job duties that may be assigned.
• Overtime required, flexible work schedule at times. Sanitation certificate required.

Compensation:
$17-$31