PREP COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group•Chicago, IL
•Onsite

About The Position

FLIK is hiring a full-time Prep Cook at the United Lounges Polaris Lounge at United Airlines ORDCS Terminal in Chicago, Illinois. The role prepares food and serves customers in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The schedule is 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with days varying and some weekends and holidays required. The fixed pay rate is $23.00 per hour. The Prep Cook obtains production schedules and preparation requirements from the Chef, prepares items using production sheets and established recipes, maintains production and waste records, and tastes completed meals for quality. The position also prepares short-order items, fills customer orders from steam tables and grills, serves customers at multiple stations, and addresses customer concerns. Food must be stored, labeled, and dated according to policy, with HACCP and sanitation procedures followed. The role includes operating and cleaning equipment and completing required documentation.

Requirements

  • Six months to one year of production kitchen experience.

Nice To Haves

  • Sanitation license preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Obtain daily production schedules and preparation requirements from the Chef.
  • Prepare items on production sheets according to established quantities and recipes.
  • Complete daily production worksheets and waste log sheets.
  • Taste completed meals to ensure quality.
  • Operate and clean equipment according to department procedures after each use.
  • Store, label, and date food items according to policy.
  • Follow HACCP guidelines and applicable health and sanitation regulations and department procedures.
  • Complete required documentation, reports, and logs.
  • Take customer orders and prepare items requiring short preparation time.
  • Serve customers efficiently and in a friendly manner.
  • Complete orders from steam tables and grills and serve customers at multiple stations.
  • Use approved recipes and production standards to ensure quality, serving temperatures, and portion control.
  • Resolve customer concerns.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Union
  • Lunch
  • Uniforms
  • Train discount
  • Parking
  • Weekly pay
  • Pension
  • Insurance
  • Free meals at select locations
  • Laundering service for uniforms 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
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws
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