fuelgood Station Cook in Chicago, Illinois at Paramount Events

fuelgood is looking for a skilled and dependable Station Cook to join our culinary team. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen and takes pride in producing high-quality food in a corporate cafe and catering setting. We’re looking for a team player with strong culinary fundamentals and attention to detail.

• Completing all tasks in order according to flow of service/assigned daily menu
• Labeling and stocking all ingredients on easily accessible shelves
• Washing, chopping and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables and prepared ingredients
• Measuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients and completing basic recipes
• Reheating and preparation of all appropriate food and ingredients for assigned station daily
• Adhering to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards?
• Keeping track of ingredient inventory and collaborating on the order guides with other kitchen and management staff to determine daily product needs.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent customer interaction and communication skills
• Superior dexterity skills to operate cutting tools quickly and safely
• Keen understanding of industry-standard best cooking and preparation practices
• Familiarity with safe and sanitary food handling and preparation
• Certified in proper food handling, typically through a ServSafe Certification
• Knowledgeable of allergens and certified through ServSafe
• Good math skills with a clear understanding of cooking measurements
• Strong sense of smell and taste
• Excellent organizational, time management and multitasking skills
• Great collaboration and teamwork skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• At least one year of cooking experience
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong organization and active listening skills
• The ability to work on your feet for up to 8 hours on most days
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at a time?
• Exceptional time management skills?

Compensation and Benefits:

This is an hourly (part time or full time), nonexempt compensated position with PTO, Sick Days and Paid Holidays. Full-time hourly employees can opt into full health benefits – medical, dental, vision, 401K eligible after one (1) year of employment. Other benefits include a free shift meal and most weekends off.