Prep Cook 2 | Part-Time | McCormick Place Convention Center

Oak View Group•Chicago, IL

9d•$27 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Oak View Group 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 2 works under close supervision while assisting the Chef or Food Court Prep Cook 1 accordingly. The Prep Cook 2 is responsible for the prepping and preparation of food as directed. The tasks assigned must be completed quickly and efficiently while still abiding by necessary guidelines that will ensure quality standards are met. This role pays an hourly rate of $27.47 to 29.47 (per CBA). Benefits as per the union agreement. This position will remain open until April 24, 2026.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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.
Six months of experience in a commercial kitchen.
Conducts work efficiently to meet high demand.
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.
This position does not require computer skills.
Illinois Food Handler’s Card
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.
Complete all assigned production priorities daily.
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
Demonstrates practical understanding of kitchen sanitation.
Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

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