Vegetable Prep Helper

DO & CO AG; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Daily meals

401K & medical benefits

Innovation culture

Career growth

Global events

Job summary

DO & CO in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Vegetable Prep Helper to join our kitchen team. You will wash, chop and dice vegetables with precision, ensuring quality and consistent cuts in a fast-paced environment.

You will maintain a clean station, follow food safety guidelines, assist with inventory, and help prevent waste while supporting a collaborative, hospitality-focused culture. We offer competitive pay, daily meals, and benefits for full-time staff, with opportunities for growth within our

Qualifications

• Ability to smell, pierce, and taste foods to check doneness and quality.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and cooperate with the team.
• Assist in inventory and ensure kitchen stock is on hand.
• Commit to reducing food waste.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform washing, chopping, and dicing vegetables with knife or peeling machine, ensuring accurate cuts.
• Keep work area and equipment clean at all times and perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with food safety and hygiene regulations; report any issues to the manager.

Skills

Food safety

Knife skills

Quality checks

Teamwork

Inventory support

Job description

We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic, energetic, and eager Vegetable Prep Helper in Des Planes, IL!

About DO & CO

We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every elevated floor and in the sky. With our three business segments, Airline Catering, International Event Catering, Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 33 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations.

Responsibilities

• Perform washing, chopping, and dicing vegetable using knife or peeling machine. Guarantee accuracy and consistency of the cuts.
• Keep immediate work area and equipment and tools used clean at all times and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Comply with all food safety and hygiene regulations as stated in the food safety management system handbook. Report problems with the food safety management system to their manager and the hygiene and food safety team.

Qualifications

The individual must have the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the job's essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Smell, pierce, and taste food to check its doneness and quality
• Help to maintain a climate of smooth and friendly cooperation
• Assist in inventory and in keeping the kitchen well stocked and all necessary items are on hand by making note when stock is low and inform the supervisor accordingly.
• Reduce food wastage
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay $20.00
• Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
• FT employees are eligible for 401K and medical benefits: medical, dental, and vision.
• An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality.
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry by attending world-class events.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

DO & CO provides equal employment opportunities. Applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other protected characteristic.