Cold Food Prep Cook

Chief of Staff, LLC•Des Plaines, IL

About The Position

We are seeking enthusiastic, dependable, and team-oriented individuals to join the team as a Cold Food Prep Cook. The position involves working in a cold environment and preparing meals for airlines. Employees should dress warmly because the work is performed in the cold for most of the day. Food preparation includes preparing salads, appetizers, and other cold dishes, as well as portioning desserts. The role also involves cleaning and sanitizing work areas and equipment, storing and portioning food, recording food temperatures and quantities used, and preparing food according to customer orders or supervisors' instructions. The dress code prohibits jewelry, nail polish, visible piercings, fake eyelashes, fake nails, tank tops, ripped or torn clothing, and shirts with offensive logos. Employees with long hair should bring a hair tie. A government-issued ID, such as a passport or driver's license, is required.

Requirements

  • Dress warmly, as the position is performed in a cold environment for most of the day.
  • Follow the stated dress code: no jewelry, nail polish, visible piercings, fake eyelashes, fake nails, tank tops, ripped or torn clothing, or shirts with offensive logos.
  • Bring a hair tie if you have long hair.
  • Have available government-issued identification, such as a passport or driver's license.

Responsibilities

  • Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
  • Operate a cash register, handle money, and give correct change.
  • Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
  • Portion and wrap food, or place it directly on plates for service to patrons.
  • Take and record temperatures of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers.
  • Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, or desserts, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions and approved procedures.
  • Keep records of the quantities of food used.
  • Place food trays over food warmers for immediate service, or store them in refrigerated storage cabinets.
  • Prepare salads, appetizers, cold dishes, and portion desserts for airline meals.
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