Cook

DO & CO • Des Plaines, IL

16d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every elevated floor and in the sky. With our three business segments, Airline Catering, International Event Catering, Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 33 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations.

Requirements

• Able to manage through a substantial workload
• Proactivity and self-organization
• Capable to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Able to complete assigned tasks within the given time to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to accurately monitor wastage
• Flexibility to work different shifts (including nights, weekends, and holidays) based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate all cooking techniques such as prepping, roasting, broiling, braising, sautéing, grilling. etc.
• Create products in terms of freshness, taste, and consistency to the specification of the Airline and DO & CO’s standards.
• Standardize recipes and notify the Chef/Sous Chef of any shortages or discrepancies in products or ingredients.
• Supervise supply-chain systems: control timing of the food production flow and supervise the processing to avoid delays and lapses.
• Comply with all food safety and hygiene regulations as stated in the food safety management system handbook
• Report problems with the food safety management system to their manager and the hygiene and food safety team.
• Ensure adequacy of supplies at the cooking stations
• Follow the guidance of the executive or sous chef and have input in new ways of presentation or dishes
• Help to maintain a climate of smooth and friendly cooperation
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay 20.85
• Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
• FT employees are eligible for 401K and medical benefits: medical, dental, and vision.
• An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality.
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry by attending world-class events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed