COOK (PART TIME)

Compass Group•Lake Forest, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

FLIK is immediately hiring for part-time COOK positions. The role involves preparing food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, and regulations, ensuring quality food service is provided at all times. FLIK emphasizes that its people drive its success through their decisions, actions, and attitudes, earning client trust and loyalty. The company focuses on hiring individuals passionate about food and hospitality, supporting their growth through hands-on training, education on the latest trends, and recognizing their contributions. Joining FLIK offers a career path where associates can flourish.

Requirements

Previous 2 to 3 years of cooking experience required.
Ability to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Adherence to Company policies and procedures regarding the use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
Adherence to Company policies and procedures regarding the use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
Adherence to Company policies and procedures regarding the use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Responsibilities

Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty. Tastes all prepared food items.
Uses established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.
Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
Attends in-service and safety meetings.
Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others.
Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to: The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to: The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to: The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Benefits

Free meals (at select locations)
Uniforms and laundering service (at select locations)
Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits (in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws)