Catering Cook

One Off Hospitality Group Ltd•Chicago, IL

11h

About The Position

For almost 30 years, One Off Hospitality has developed and operated some of Chicago’s most beloved places to eat and drink. More importantly, we’re a group of people – chefs, hospitality veterans, managers and creators – who believe in the power of treating our guests like family and our restaurants like home. We are hiring seasonal and non seasonal hourly line cooks and prep cook for our growing Catering & Events Division! TITLE: CATERING COOK REPORTS TO: EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF FLSA: NON-EXEMPT POSITION SUMMARY: The Catering Cook is passionate about cuisine, pays attention to detail, has strong work ethic and eager to learn. Line cooks work in a fast-paced environment ensuring that all menu items are cooked, plated and taste to One Off standards.

Requirements

Culinary school graduate or equal work experience required
Must have a valid Driver's License and clean record for the last year
Food Handler Certification required
Ability to handle stress under pressure
Willingness to maintain a clean, healthy, and safe working environment
Ability to coordinate multiple activities with attention to detail
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
Ability to be flexible with job demands and open minded when being asked to complete tasks
Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to run the restaurant
Ability to move or handle equipment throughout the restaurant generally weighing 0-50 pounds
Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates
Ability to stand for up to 8-10 hours a day in a hot environment
Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish

Responsibilities

Maintains a cheerful, courteous disposition and a neat, clean and professional image
With minimal assistance, be able to set up and work multiple stations at an acceptable level
With assistance, able to perform prep tasks assigned by the culinary managers in a timely fashion
Completes required mise en place or prep list in a timely fashion
Sets up station as required for all scheduled services
Is prepared to work private functions, banquets and offsite events - including driving to offsite events
Operates, maintains and properly cleans kitchen equipment
Operates and drives Big Star food truck
Assists with packing containers, building boxes, packing boxes
Works efficiently with a constant sense of urgency
Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance
Able to work a flexible schedule as business dictates
Performs shift change and/or opening or closing duties
Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
Assists other team members as needed or when business needs dictates