Production Support Specialist

Inspiration Corporation•Chicago, IL

6d•$21

About The Position

The Production Support Specialist supports the restaurant and catering operations to fulfill customers’ orders and is part of the Restaurant Operations team, which along with the Foodservice Training & Employment team, make up the Inspiration Kitchens Social Enterprise team. The Production Support Specialist sets up workstations, prepares and cooks ingredients so that food can be prepared according to recipes, performs basic cooking duties, such as reducing sauces and parboiling food, and prepares simple dishes, such as salads and entrees. This position requires effective communication between the “front and back of house” relating to the flow of service, the ability to multi-task and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment. The Production Support Specialist works closely with kitchen staff, catering staff, and foodservice training staff and students.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
A valid City of Chicago Food Safety Manager Certification required and must be obtained within 30 days of position start date. (Inspiration Corporation will cover costs of training and licensing).
Patience with the ability to stay positive, complete work on time while maintaining focus in a fast-paced environment.
A team player that communicates effectively. A clean driving record is required, along with a current, valid, state issued driver’s license.
A Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) demonstrating a clean driving record must be provided.
Able to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

Assist the Restaurant Chef with preparation of food needed for catering and the restaurant.
Assist with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations.
Prepare food, including cleaning and cutting the ingredients and cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers and snacks.
Plate prepared foods based on the Restaurant Chef’s guidance.
Work with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time.
Wash and clean the kitchen and cooking utensils and store the equipment at the end of shifts.
Ensure that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations.
Provide quality food and beverages consistently for all customers.
Follow restaurant policies and procedures for operational flow at each station.
Assist in the set up and break down for restaurant service and catering events.
Follow standards for merchandising, inventory, stocking, rotating, and storing all products.
Perform cleaning tasks, uphold cleaning standards and work as a team member.
Prioritize work to accomplish daily, weekly and monthly tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Report needs of essential working supplies within a 3-business day notice.
Support Contracted Meals Chef and other team members.
Support Foodservice Training team and students as needed.
Report supply needs, equipment issues, or delivery discrepancies.
Support meal distribution setup and clean-up as scheduled.
Support and assist with coordinating and organizing recovered food from partners, including Green City Market.
Help record weights and types of donated goods to maintain accurate donation data.
Support proper storage, rotation, and organization of recovered items to ensure freshness and food safety.