Cook in Park Ridge, Illinois at Air Culinaire Worldwide, LLC

SUMMARY

The Cook prepares base items needed in filling orders based on established recipes or customer requests. The Line Cook will be an on-site problem solver in the event of situations arising that require immediate action, and the Line Cook will be provided the authority to make decisions to solve the problem following company procedures related to customer satisfaction, safety, and cost. Watch Me To Learn About How Exciting it is to Work for Air Culinaire Worldwide

We offer healthcare and supplemental benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, short term, long-term disability, pet insurance, and much more), generous paid time off program and 401K Retirement Plan. All full-time employees qualify for full-time benefits. Click Here to See All the Great Benefits You Will Receive as an Employee

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Kitchen Manager/Executive Chef, the Line Cook’s primary responsibility is to Cook base items needed in filling orders based on established recipes or customer requests while maintaining Air Chef Standards. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At all times the employee is to conduct himself or herself in the utmost professional manner whether they are dealing with internal or external customers.

• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
• Works under general supervision
• Ensures that all food preparations and presentations meet specifications and commitment to quality
• Maintains a safe, orderly and sanitized kitchen. Butchering of meats and fish

• Dress professionally and within the guidelines of Company procedures including the company approved uniform
• All other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager / Executive Chef

REQUIREMENTS

High school graduate minimum, Culinary school highly preferred with experience in new culinary trends Individual must have 2-3 years of experience in a kitchen environment within a catering or fine dining establishment as well as a current Safe Food Handling Certificate. Demonstrated ability to take orders and follow through as well as work well with others in a team-driven, fast-paced environment is essential. Must be energetic, enthusiastic, creative, and highly motivated to assist in preparation and presentation. The Cook must have a valid driver’s license, an excellent driving record, and be able to pass a FAA on-ramp security clearance and pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings.

• Background Check
• Drug Test
• E-Verify

*We are a promote-from-within company and top performers can achieve career goals quickly in this fast pace growth organization!