Cold Cook 2 | Part-Time | McCormick Place Convention Center
About The Position
The Cold Cook 2 works under close supervision while assisting the Chef or Cook 1 accordingly. Cold Cook 2 is responsible for the prepping and preparation of food as directed and they will perform any cooking, baking, butchering required and performs all duties in the kitchen. The tasks assigned must be completed quickly and efficiently while still abiding by necessary guidelines that will ensure quality standards are met. This role pays an hourly rate of $27.47 to 29.47 (per CBA). Benefits as per the union agreement. This position will remain open until April 24, 2026.
Requirements
- Must have a High School Diploma/GED
- Must have sufficient math ability to accurately add, subtract, divide, multiply and perform other basic business math calculations and pass basic math skills test.
- Must speak, be able to read and understand English well enough to converse with customers supervisor’s and employees.
- Understand written and oral direction and communicate effectively with others
- Creates and supports a team environment
- Scheduling flexibility is essential, must be able to work evenings, nights, weekends and holidays as required.
- Six months of experience in a commercial kitchen.
- Conducts work efficiently to meet high demand.
- Must be able to work in a high stress environment.
- Ability to work in confined spaces for long periods of time.
- Able to work in an environment having both hot and cold temperature extremes.
- Must have a pleasant personality and adhere to Uniform Standards policy.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Illinois Food Handlers Certificate
- Must be able to Stand for minimum of:__6 hours___
- Must be able to Lift ___50___pounds
- Must be able to Sit for minimum of:_6 hours______
- Must be able to Push __50___pounds
- Ability to move heavy (200+ pounds) wheeled carts.
- While performing the duties of this job, one must have the physical ability to maneuver around McCormick Place at times.
- The employee may be regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to Board of Health and ServSafe regulations.
- Prepare food products as directed by recipe and/or supervisor while maintaining strict adherence to standards and specifications.
- Complete all assigned production priorities daily.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the work area according (including but not limited to refrigerators, counters, tables, storage areas, etc.)
- Equipment/tools may be available, but it is suggested that you provide and secure your own tools.
- Inform supervisor of any shortages or equipment malfunctions
- Knowledge of food quality, utilization, storage, rotation and consistency.
- Demonstrates practical understanding of kitchen sanitation.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Benefits
- Benefits as per the union agreement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
