Prep/Line Cook/Chef Needed.....Vernon Hills,IL.

Job Description

Job Description

NOTE: THIS JOB WILL MOVE INTO A FULL TIME CHEF POSITION AT THIS SENIOR HOME...

ALL COOK positions will involve set up stations according to the Chef’s rules and restock all items needed during the event. The responsibility of cleaning and maintaining station by exercising good safety, sanitation and organizational skills lies within you. As the COOK, you should have a sense of urgency, an understanding and knowledge on how to use and maintain all equipment in the station and to cook food items as required in a clean and timely manner. These jobs are at major Catering & Healthcare facilities.

PLEASE NOTE: If you only worked at A FAST-FOOD restaurant you are not considered a COOK. ( McDonalds, Taco Bell, KFC..ETC)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Proficient knife skills and can properly and safely use knives.

Knowledge and capability to make large, medium, and small dice. Along with rough and oblong cuts.

Basic sanitation knowledge.

Ability to follow recipes.

Maintain proper safety regulations in the operation.

Ability to properly plate dishes.

Understand proper blanching, sautéing, and frying techniques.

Understand a sense of urgency.

Understand basic internal and external customer service.

Professional and positive communication between chefs and co-workers.

Checks, organizes and maintains work areas, coolers and storage areas according to FIFO and safety regulations

Prepares work checklist and organizes work stations for each shift

Requisitions food with necessary approvals according to policy

Takes proper care of ranges, ovens, broilers, fryers, griddles, utensils and other equipment

Ensure that kitchen area remains clean and free of hazards during shift

Follows facility’s safe food-handling guidelines

Cleans and Sanitizes work area according to cleaning schedule

Works as a Team member to maintain pleasant work environment

Comes to work on time

Is not absent from work excessively

Reports to work dressed according to the dress-code

Creates 100% guest satisfaction by providing The Signature Room experience through performance that demonstrates the standards of, genuine hospitality and exceeding guest expectations

REQUIREMENTS:

MUST have chef uniform

MUST have have PREP/LINE COOK experience (1 years+)

High school diploma or GED required, culinary degree preferred

Own a vehicle and have reliable transportation to/from the job location

MUST be able speak ENGLISH, read ,write and understand basic cooking directions.

Ability to follow standardized recipes and plate presentation

Knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette

Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and service ware

Excellent attention to detail

Must possess the ability to handle multiple tasks

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to effectively communicate with department managers, team members and guests

Must possess a strong team spirit

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to hear equipment, timers, etc

Does much standing with some walking

Ability to see to check quality and portion sizes

Ability to work in extreme conditions like freezers and kitchens, occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat, Hot surfaces, steam, wet floors, hot grease, and water.

Good dexterity to handle equipment (knives, slicers, mixers, pots, pans, other sharps objects, electrical shocks, etc)

The individual frequently does heavy lifting transport up to 50 pounds on occasion and up to 35 pounds regularly.

WDH is a leader in the hospitality staffing industry serving high end clients successfully for over 30 years.

Company Description

WDH is a leader in the hospitality staffing industry serving high end clients successfully for over 30 years.