Cook

Chicago, 2150 Frontage Road, Des Plaines, Illinois, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 3:59 AM

We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic
Cook
to join our growing
Des Plaines, IL
Team!

About DO & CO

We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every banquet floor and in the sky. With the three business segments of Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and 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:

• Prepare and cook items according to specification/recipe.
• Ensure that all dishes served meet the DO & CO standard.
• Lead by example, preparing and cooking dishes.
• Monitor wastage and complete assigned tasks on multiple stations within the given time to meet strict deadlines.
• Maintain work areas clean 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:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preferably with large production volume.
• Certificate in culinary arts, or relevant field a plus.
• Knowledge of ingredients, measuring techniques, mixing methods, kitchen equipment, and cooking times.
• A fulltime cook who is energetic, hard-working, organized, and familiar with working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work long hours on foot and in environments with varying temperatures.
• Flexibility to work different shifts (including nights, weekends, and holidays) based on business needs.

What We Offer:

• Pay rate: $20.85 hourly.
• 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.