Cook I - Seasonal

Job Summary

The Cook I is responsible for assisting workers engaged in preparing foods for guest dining by performing a combination of duties. This position adheres to food quality, appearance and presentation standards while ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation and safety in the kitchen and work areas and for minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio.

Responsibilities

• Associates must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests and fellow associates.
• Basic knowledge of batch and banquet production.
• Basic knife skills as they pertain to fruits and vegetables.
• Assist with the transportation of banquet food and plating.
• Safely and effectively perform hot and cold food prep using standardized food preparation techniques while assisting Cook II and Supervisors.
• Ability to work different action stations.
• Ability to complete food temperature logs and collect food samples from meal periods.
• Prepare or assist with preparation of high-quality food items following standardized recipe cards to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Understand basic cooking techniques.
• Maintain the work area, including all counter tops, utensils, equipment and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with local health department sanitation laws.

Qualifications

• High School or GED completed and/or experience in a hotel culinary role preferred.
• 1-2 years of previous experience preferred.
• Food Handler certification or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and follow standardized recipes.

Physical Requirements

• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
• Ability to withstand temperature variations both hot and cold.

Schedule

This position is on-site, with a varying schedule that can include days, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

Pay

The rate for this position is $20.00/hour.

Benefits

• Illinois Paid Leave
• 401(K) with employer match
• Employee Meals