Full-Time CityGate Grille Café Cook & Attendant
About The Position
Assist in executing daily food preparation and service in the Calamos Café. This role involves preparing foods according to guest orders or supervisor instructions, following approved procedures and standardized recipes. The Café Cook & Attendant will set up their station efficiently, maintain portion controls and presentation specifications, and restock items as needed. They will also support the training of other staff, report any equipment malfunctions, and properly store food according to health guidelines. Additionally, this position assists in cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing the kitchen and storage areas, and performs all related duties as assigned. This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform.
Requirements
- High school Diploma or equivalent education.
- Culinary degree or pursuit of degree from a recognized culinary institute; or equivalent experience.
- One year experience as a line cook preferred.
- Knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
- Illinois food handlers certificate required.
- Must be organized, self-motivated, and proactive.
- Neat and clean appearance.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Must have a flexible schedule and be available to work nights weekends, and holidays.
- Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis.
- Must have a neat and clean appearance and uniform.
- Must have AM availability, Monday-Friday.
Responsibilities
- Assist café cooks in the preparation of foods according to guests’ orders or supervisors’ instructions, following approved procedures.
- Preps food for service in accordance with established standardized recipes.
- Sets up station and ensures that the work area is operated in an efficient manner.
- Follows recipes, portion controls and presentation specifications as set by the management.
- Restock items as needed throughout the shift.
- Supports all training of other staff members as needed.
- Informs supervisor of any kitchen equipment or machinery that is not working properly.
- Properly stores food in designated containers and areas according to health department guidelines.
- Assists in the cleaning, sanitation and organization or kitchen, walk-in coolers and all storage areas.
- Follows all CGG departmental policies and procedures.
- Performs all related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Major Medical Plans, Dental and Vision Insurance - single or family options available at employee’s election
- Basic Life & AD&D - 100% employer paid
- Short-Term Disability - 100% employer paid
- Supplemental Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Accident and Disability – single or family options available at employee’s election
- 401(k) Plan & Matching Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Leave Time (up to 40 hours/year)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 9 Paid Holidays/Year
- Paid Jury Duty Time
- Paid Bereavement for immediate family members
- Partially-Paid Parental Leave
- Hotel/Restaurant Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Incentive Programs
- $250 signing bonus (90 Day Waiting Period Applies)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
