Cook - CAT Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,Restaurant/Food Service

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Cook I - CAT

Full Time Chicago, IL, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary: $18.00 Annually

Job Position: Cook I

Hours: Monday to Friday 6:30AM - 3:00PM

Wage:$18 per hour

Location:
Downtown Chicago

Job Summary

As one of our Food For Thought Cooks, you will prepare all products in accordance to FFT standards or as specified by the Chef (Prep Lists: Wet pack, Dry Pack, Cold Garnish, Cold HDV).

You will complete all opening and closing tasks, complete prep lists in allotted time frame, while working efficiently and maintaining a clean orderly station.

Responsibilities

Prepare menu items according to established recipes, portions, and procedures.
Checking and controlling the proper storage of product and portion control.
Ensuring all equipment in working areas is clean and in proper working condition.
Visually inspecting, selecting, and using only food items of the highest quality in the preparation of all menu items.
Assisting with producing accurate inventory.
Labeling store properly, communicating to ask questions, and assisting with other lists as needed.

Required Qualifications

Minimum 1-year experience in culinary and prep kitchen positions.
Knife skills and working knowledge of the fundamentals of cooking, kitchen equipment operation, safety, and sanitation.
Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
Effective organizational skills to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to read, write and understand the English language to review menus and prep lists.
Must provide valid Food Handler or Food Service Manager Certificate.

Preferred Qualifications

Catering experience is a plus.
Ability to work in a team, as well as on individual tasks.
Effective communication skills to collaborate with other team members.
Creativity and adaptability to challenges.

Why We’re the Leaders

Excellent training
Competitive Pay
Anniversary Milestone Incentives

Company Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance – Includes Spouse and Domestic Partner Coverage (Blue Cross Blue Shield Provider)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Paid Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D) & Critical Illness Insurance
Short Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Mental Health, Relationship Conflicts, Child and Eldercare, Substance Abuse, Grief and Loss
Assistance for you and household members
In Person Sessions
Unlimited phone access
Parental Leave – Equal benefits to Mothers and Fathers
401K Retirement Plan
FFT University - Over 70 courses designed to enhance your skills in life and on the job to help your career growth.
Employee Meal Plan
Employee Discounts (Pet Insurance, Entertainment, Travel, Company Discounts, and much more).

Company Values & Culture

Diverse, Inclusive, Safe, and Motivating
Our Triple Bottom Line – People, Product and Planet

Grow with us! - at Food For Thought, instruction, advice, and assistance are always readily available, which is why our average tenure is 5 years. The U.S. average is 4.3 years, while the Hospitality industry average is only 2 years! Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach at or below the shoulder; lift and carry items up to 50 pounds for a moderate distance.

While performing the duties of this job,…