Line Cook - 1st Shift

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott   Cancer Diagnostics, Formerly Exact Sciences
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: 

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. 

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. 

• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution. 

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. 

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. 

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. 

The Opportunity  
Schedule:

Mon - Fr, 630a - 3p

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Monday - Friday Schedule, Day time hours, 401k Match

Overview:

• Cook with local ingredients, including onsite hydroponic farms

• Scratch cooking

• Fast paced environment

• Menus changing everyday with input and feedback from you

• State of the art equipment

• Exposure to diverse global cuisines
• Emphasis on Food Safety, including onsite administration of Serve Safe Manager Training

Essential Duties:

• Provide the highest quality of service at all times.
• Follow standards for food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation.
• Ensure preparation station and kitchen is set up and stocked; Assist team members with stocking of stations and setting them up correctly.
• Prepare ingredients, cook, and assemble dishes as indicated by recipes.
• Perform portion control and minimize waste to keep cost within forecasted range.
• Maintain a clean workstation by cleaning prep areas, kitchen equipment, tables, and shelves and taking care of any leftovers in the workspace.
• Ensure that all dishes are prepared in a timely manner by restocking ingredients at workstation and meeting prep times to ensure smooth delivery.
• Cook menu items with support of the kitchen staff.
• Comply with sanitation/safety standards within Food services and ensure all personnel follow safety/sanitation standards.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent internal and external facing customer service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work and contribute in a team environment.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong commitment to service and hospitality excellence.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• High standards regarding culinary and service delivery.
• Understanding of cooking methods and procedures, and knife handling skills.
• Ability to read and follow cooking directions.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to work designated schedule.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds for approximately 10% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work seated for approximately 10% of a typical working day. Ability to work standing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 50% of a typical working day.
• Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.
• Ability to drive a vehicle between locations as business needs require.
  
   

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• 2+ years of experience working in food service, hospitality management, or related field.
• Must hold Serve Safe Certification at time of hire or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Legal authorization to work in the country of employment without current or future sponsorship. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• No alcohol or drug event in which a vehicle was driven by the candidate or employee, including but not limited to Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) failure, refusal to submit to alcohol or drug test, alcohol related suspension, etc. in the last 36 months.
• No other results from the Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check that exposes Abbott Cancer Diagnostics to what Abbott Cancer Diagnostics deems to be an unacceptable level of liability. 
• No more than two moving violations, events, or accidents within the last 36 months. 
• Possession of a valid driver’s license; no suspended, revoked, surrendered, invalid, etc. allowed. 
• Basic computer skills to include Internet navigation, Email usage, and word processing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

The base pay for this position is $17.00 – $34.00 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.