Assistant Chef

Apple Canyon Lake POA • Apple River, IL

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The mission of the Apple Canyon Lake Property Owners Association is to bring a superior level of service to the local community, ensuring that members and guests have a exceptional lake living experience that will not only encourage return visits, but generate excitement and, ultimately, increase pride in property ownership and property values. The Food & Beverage Team is the front line to deliver this experience, whether its through the Pro Shop, the Marina, or the Cove Dining.

Requirements

• Typically requires 2–4 years of proven hands-on culinary or commercial cooking experience.
• High school or GED
• The ability to stand for extended periods, lift heavy objects, and thrive in a hot, fast-paced, and high-stress environment

Nice To Haves

• May require or prefer a ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with chopping, dicing, saucing, and cooking base ingredients per standardized recipes.
• Supervise, train, and manage junior kitchen staff and line cooks.
• Run the kitchen line or act as head chef in the executive chef's absence.
• Monitor raw ingredients, receive deliveries, and stock rotation utilizing the First In First Out (FIFO) method.
• Ensure all meals meet the restaurant's quality standards.
• Regularly inspect stations to maintain strict OSHA and local health department sanitation codes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED