Prep Cook 1 | Part-Time | McCormick Place Convention Center

Oak View Group•Chicago, IL

15d•$29 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet. Overview 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.

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.
The employee may be regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.

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.