Prep/Line Cook Needed.....across Chicagoland
17 days ago
Chicago
Job Description ALL COOK positions will involve set up stations according to the Chef’s rules and restock all items needed during the event. The responsibility of cleaning and maintaining station by exercising good safety, sanitation and organizational skills lies within you. As the COOK, you should have a sense of urgency, an understanding and knowledge on how to use and maintain all equipment in the station and to cook food items as required in a clean and timely manner. These jobs are at major Catering & Healthcare facilities. PLEASE NOTE: If you only worked at A FAST-FOOD restaurant you are not considered a COOK. ( McDonalds, Taco Bell, KFC..ETC) ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Proficient knife skills and can properly and safely use knives. Knowledge and capability to make large, medium, and small dice. Along with rough and oblong cuts. Basic sanitation knowledge. Ability to follow recipes. Maintain proper safety regulations in the operation. Ability to properly plate dishes. Understand proper blanching, sautéing, and frying techniques. Understand a sense of urgency. Understand basic internal and external customer service. Professional and positive communication between chefs and co-workers. Checks, organizes and maintains work areas, coolers and storage areas according to FIFO and safety regulations Prepares work checklist and organizes work stations for each shift Requisitions food with necessary approvals according to policy Takes proper care of ranges, ovens, broilers, fryers, griddles, utensils and other equipment Ensure that kitchen area remains clean and free of hazards during shift Follows facility’s safe food-handling guidelines Cleans and Sanitizes work area according to cleaning schedule Works as a Team member to maintain pleasant work environment Comes to work on time Is not absent from work excessively Reports to work dressed according to the dress-code Creates 100% guest satisfaction by providing The Signature Room experience through performance that demonstrates the standards of, genuine hospitality and exceeding guest expectations REQUIREMENTS: MUST have chef uniform MUST have have PREP/LINE COOK experience (1 years+) High school diploma or GED required, culinary degree preferred Own a vehicle and have reliable transportation to/from the job location MUST be able speak ENGLISH, read ,write and understand basic cooking directions. Ability to follow standardized recipes and plate presentation Knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and service ware Excellent attention to detail Must possess the ability to handle multiple tasks Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to effectively communicate with department managers, team members and guests Must possess a strong team spirit PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to hear equipment, timers, etc Does much standing with some walking Ability to see to check quality and portion sizes Ability to work in extreme conditions like freezers and kitchens, occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat, Hot surfaces, steam, wet floors, hot grease, and water. Good dexterity to handle equipment (knives, slicers, mixers, pots, pans, other sharps objects, electrical shocks, etc) The individual frequently does heavy lifting transport up to 50 pounds on occasion and up to 35 pounds regularly. Company DescriptionWDH is a leader in the hospitality staffing industry serving high end clients successfully for over 30 years. Please click this link to be hired - is a leader in the hospitality staffing industry serving high end clients successfully for over 30 years.\r\n\r\n Please click this link to be hired -