Catering Cook

Location: Ambrosia Foods Kitchen, Chicago, IL Type: Full-time Pay: $23–$25/hour, based on experience. Plus Tip. Schedule: Varies with event calendar; includes some evenings and weekends

Ambrosia Foods is a growing Chicago catering company serving corporate clients and private events across the city. We run a fast, high-volume kitchen where strong work ethic & attention to details are the most important factors. We're looking for a strong, efficient cook who takes pride in clean work, moves with urgency, and wants to grow, both personally & professionally, with the fastest growing catering company in the city. 

• Execute high-volume prep and batch cooking across a rotating event menu
• Work all stations as needed — hot line, cold prep, garde manger, plating and packing for off-site events
• Follow prep lists and recipes with consistency and speed; flag shortages or issues early
• Maintain portioning and yield standards to keep food cost on target
• Keep your station organized and hold to strict sanitation and food safety practices
• Assist with receiving, labeling, rotation (FIFO), and inventory counts
• Support event load-outs and occasionally work on-site at events
• Communicate clearly with the head chef and prep team in a fast-moving environment

• 4+ years of professional cooking experience — catering, banquet, or high-volume restaurant kitchens preferred
• Strong knife skills and clean, efficient technique
• Ability to execute multiple projects at once and hit deadlines without cutting corners
• Comfort with changing menus
• Reliability & Punctuality are a must.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and keep pace during peak production
• City of Chicago / Illinois Food Handler certification (or willingness to obtain before start date)
• Food Sanitation Manager certification a plus, but not required

• $23–$25/hour depending on experience, with a clear path to more as we grow
• Full-time, consistent hours
• Semi-monthly pay (15th and end of month)
• A kitchen that's busy, organized, and getting better every month
• Real growth opportunity: we're scaling fast, and we promote from within
• Opportunities for field chef work, with higher pay rates.

Send your resume and a few sentences about your experience to View email address on culinaryagents.com . Tell us about your kitchen experience, what you're looking for in this new opportunity, and why you think you'd make a great teammate at Ambrosia Foods — we'd love to hear it.

Ambrosia Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.