Cook II
DO & CO AG · Des Plaines, IL · 1 wk ago
Management$24/hrFull-time
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
- Demonstrate all cooking techniques such as prepping, roasting, broiling, braising, sautéing, grilling, etc.
- Be responsible for additional tasks: preparing sauces, marinating proteins, and assembling complex dishes tailored for airline service.
- Create products in terms of freshness, taste, and consistency to the specification of the Airline and DO & CO’s standards.
- Standardize recipes and notify the Chef/Sous Chef of any shortages or discrepancies in products or ingredients.
- Supervise supply-chain systems: control timing of the food production flow and supervise the processing to avoid delays and lapses.
- Deeper knowledge of kitchen equipment and cooking techniques.
- Supports in the training and supervision of Line Cook 1 employees, ensuring adherence to airline catering standards and procedures.
- 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
- Proactivity and self-organization
- Ability to manage through a substantial workload.
- Capability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks within the given time to meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to accurately monitor wastage.
- Flexibility (different shifts - night, weekends, holidays)
Pay
Competitive Pay $24.00
Benefits
- Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- FT employees eligible for 401K and medical benefits: medical, dental, and vision
- Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally
- Chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry by attending world-class events
- Organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality