Prep Cook 1 | Part-Time | McCormick Place Convention Center
About The Position
The food court Prep Cook 1 is responsible for all food production in the kitchen and preparation. The Prep Cook 1 performs any cooking, baking, butchering required and performs any and all duties in the kitchen. This role pays an hourly rate of $29.49 to 31.49 (per CBA). Benefits as per the union agreement. This position will remain open until April 24, 2026. About the Venue McCormick Place Convention Center , the largest and most versatile convention facility on the continent. Located along Chicago’s stunning lakefront and minutes from downtown, our facility offers over 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space. McCormick Place, consisting of four state of the art buildings, is perfect for conferences, trade shows, corporate events, and exhibitions of any size. With top tier amenities, cutting-edge infrastructure, and views of Chicago’s skyline, McCormick Place delivers a world-class event experience.
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.
- Two (2) years of experience in a commercial kitchen.
- 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 :__5 hours___
- Must be able to Lift ___50___ pounds
- 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.
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 speculation.
- Must have excellent knowledge of all kitchen areas, shares knowledge with others in the kitchen.
- Ensure all production priorities are completed on a daily basis using the prep list as a guideline and by delegating workload effectively.
- 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
- Monitors and instructs proper kitchen sanitation.
- Assist Chef with ordering for locations/events when needed.
- Record cooler/freezer temperatures in kitchens and notify chef/s of malfunction.
- Supervise prep staff and delegate work assignments.
- Ensure prep staff follows FIFO guidelines for products.
- 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
