Cook
AbbVie
- North Chicago, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
- Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
- Clean and sanitize work areas
- Co-ordinate with chef and sous chef for list of daily responsibilities.
- Prep ingredients and cook menu items for the day including, but not limited to soups, entrees, made-to-order displays, catering hot food.
- Prepare all foods to food safety standards. Follow food safety closing procedures.
- Hours are 5:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, Some Weekend Overtime Work Required
- Culinary certificate or 3 years' experience in high volume or commissary kitchen, with some knowledge of menu development.
- Well-trained on the operation of kitchen equipment, including slicer, food processor, griddles, flat tops, ovens, burners, mixer.
- Basic knife handling skills
- Knowledge of volume production and batch cooking. Able to prepare soups, sauces, and entrees. Catering/event cooking experience beneficial.
- General knowledge of all types of foodservice equipment. Experience in using cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware.
- Must be able to follow written recipes and instruction for menu/catering items.
- Work with the chefs and be responsible for running the day-to-day operations of a specific station
- Ability to understand written recipes prepare simple recipes to department standards and produces high quality products. Prepare and serve food according to approved menus while keeping waste to a minimum.
- Attention to detail and ability to take direction and accomplish tasks
- Communicate with management any product or service issues.
- Self-motivated, excellent communication skills with proven track record in providing excellent guest service.
- Willing to work in any other job duties that may be assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent; culinary certificate will be an advantage.
- Sanitation certificate, valid driver license and ability to work in the United States required. Some weekend work required.
- A desire to learn and grow