Assistant Food Prod Supervisor

DO & CO • Des Plaines, IL

17d • $55,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every elevated floor and in the sky. With our three business segments, Airline Catering, International Event Catering, Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 33 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations.

Requirements

• Proficient culinary knowledge of terms, procedures and practices
• Flexibility to perform assigned tasks independently or as part of a work team
• Self-motivation, strong leadership skills to manage a team
• Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and general food safety standards knowledge is required.
• Good food presentation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, and ability to interact and work well within a diverse group
• Minimum 2 years of experience in high volume food service or food manufacturing production with experience/exposure to leadership roles
• Proficient in using Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a High-end food knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day needs of the food production department.
• Carry out assigned work to ensure on-time delivery of finished product.
• Deliver necessary communication to ensure food cost goals and on-time delivery of finished product are guaranteed.
• Attend food tasting sessions
• Manage multiple priorities and meet frequent short timeline goals and deadlines.
• Identify problematic areas and suggest solutions to Supervisors / Department Heads and Management.
• Adhere to food safety compliance, HACCP regulations, and FDA regulations.
• Ensure quality assurance and economical figures to fulfil the high-end food standards.
• Guarantee systems for best productivity and support leading and motivating the food production team
• Lead a team of helpers, build professional relationships and support individual team members in meeting and exceeding goals.
• Train new hires and make sure all training sessions are recorded
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay $55,000-$60,000
• Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
• FT employees are eligible for 401K and medical benefits: medical, dental, and vision.
• An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality.
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry by attending world-class events.

What This Job Offers

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