Line Cook-1

Posted:
11/27/2024, 1:13:55 AM

Location(s):
Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

22 per hour22 per hour


 

Job Summary

Flagship Culinary Services is seeking an experienced Line Cook to support the employee cafes for our Client, the largest social media company in the world!

Our cafes are fast-paced, welcoming and put collaboration and learning at the forefront. No two days are the same and our Line Cooks enjoy a work/life balance with a set schedule, weekends off and on-the-job-training for growing your career in the culinary field.

As a Line Cook for our company you will be responsible for producing consistent quality food products through the use of standard recipes. While doing so you will follow all safety, local and state sanitation guidelines.

Job Description

Job Perks and Benefits

  • Monday-Friday schedule- 6am-2:30pm
  • No weekends
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Full medical, vision and dental coverage
  • Competitive pay
  • On-the-job training to move to a management position
  • Free meals and snacks during your shift

Key Responsibilities

  • Customer Service: provide the best customer service in a courteous, fast and efficient manner. Accommodate all requests and special needs for guests and Clients
  • Cook: follow recipe guidelines to cook and produce food for breakfast, lunch, dinner and/or catered events
  • Quality Check: ensure consistent quality on all prepared items; taste food to ensure flavor, freshness and quality
  • Maintain: maintain the line during service hours, ensuring batches of food are being served at ideal temperature and that proper quantities are continually available
  • Cleanliness/Organization: maintain a clean and organized workstation; maintain kitchen equipment and follow proper rotation and storage of food and ingredients
  • Safety: follow all safety and sanitation procedures within set guidelines from OSHA, HACCP and Department of Public Health and Risk Management – and ensure your team is following guidelines as well
  • Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills

  • Excellent culinary skills and experience with high volume production and large batch cooking
  • Utilization of kitchen tools and equipment in a fast, efficient and safe manner
  • Ability to follow all company policies in areas of attendance, safety, sanitation and safe food handling
  • Basic problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of Line Cook experience
  • High school diploma or GED; culinary degree preferred but not required

Work Environment

The work environment includes the following large kitchen environment elements and exposures.

  • Fast paced kitchen.
  • High sense of urgency.
  • Moderate to high noise level.
  • Exposure to soap and cleaning solutions.
  • Slippery/uneven surfaces may be encountered.
  • Frequently moving from cold freezer to normal kitchen environment.
  • Occasional smoke, steam, and heat in a confined space.
  • Hot/cold environments when moving thins in and out of the fridge and freezer. 

Requirements

  • Must have and maintain an active Handlers’ Card (ServSafe) and adhere to local food handler requirement.  
  • Maintain an exceptional personal record of punctuality and attendance. 
  • Consistently perform all duties in a responsible and efficient manner. 

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.

  • Constant use of hands while moving and using food carts, cooking equipment, etc.
  • Constant use of hands while prepping and cooking food.
  • Constant repetitive hand motion while grasping food, cooking and utilizing equipment.
  • Occasional repetitive hand motion when pushing/pulling food racks, carts, etc.
  • Constant Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 20 lbs. Occasional lifting and carrying items frequently weighing between 21lbs - 40 lbs. Items weighing over 40 lbs. must be carried by two (2) people.
  • Job requires frequent reaching across surface, above shoulders and outwards.
  • Good or corrective vision is required to safely perform all duties.
  • Frequent standing, walking, bending and twisting are required to perform cooking, and food prep duties.
  • Squatting and kneeling mat be required.
  • Good balance required to safely perform all assigned tasks.
  • Neck flexion and usage will be constant while performing assigned tasks.
  • Environmental demands: hot surfaces such as ovens, stoves, etc.
  • Use of step ladders.
  • Greasy and wet floors.
  • Fumes from burnt oils and greases.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Flagship is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. 

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!