Cook

TKC Holdings • Waukegan, IL

4d • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a career with premium benefits and the potential for growth? At Trinity Services Group, we have created something special, a better place to work and grow. Many employees start just expecting a paycheck but end up with a rewarding career. We provide exceptional training and a clear career path. We also offer a $250 bonus for completing our Rookie’s Fast Track Program within the first 60 days! We now also offer DailyPay providing you immediate access to earned wages. Work Today, Get Paid Today! We are proud to be a military and veteran friendly employer.

Must be available to work some weekends and holidays 9:30am to 6pm

The Cook prepares a variety of food items following assigned work instructions, menus and guidelines while following food safety and food handling procedures. The Cook also shows experience preparing hot and cold food items and all standardized knife cuts. You will exercise problem-solving skills to resolve issues that potentially arise. You will follow recipes, while managing their assigned station with team members to produce dishes promptly. You will report to a Food Service Director. This position is located onsite inside of a jail/correctional facility. Our ideal Cook excels at the following:

Passionate about food and service
Have a understanding of food handling regulations
Desire to always learn more
Work as a team member
Adapt to changes quickly
Flexible

Requirements

• high school diploma or GED
• at least 18 years of age
• At least one (1) year of relevant cooking experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Prior experience cooking or kitchen experience in a cafeteria or large volume production facility.
• Experience with safety procedures as typical in a cafeteria or food service environment.

Nice To Haves

• Passionate about food and service
• Have a understanding of food handling regulations
• Desire to always learn more
• Work as a team member
• Adapt to changes quickly
• Flexible

Responsibilities

• Refers to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned tasks and completes opening and closing checklists daily.
• Set up workstation with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Must be comfortable using and operating a variety of equipment including ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers.
• Handle, stores, labels, and rotates all products following applicable state laws.
• You will have physical demands such as lifting, bending, pushing, kneeling, walking, and standing for extended periods of time.
• Be able to stand and be on your feet for much of the scheduled shift.
• Other responsibilities as determined by our needs.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• DailyPay® - Work Today, Get Paid Today
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Life Insurance & AD&D Coverage
• Voluntary Benefits including Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Coverage, and more.

What This Job Offers

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