Catering Cook
$23 - $25 per hourQuince & Co
Catering Cook
Ambrosia Foods More Info
2239 North Western Avenue, Chicago, IL Full Time Hourly ($23.00 - $25.00) Expires: Aug 8, 2026
Required Years of Experience
4 years
Job Details
Cook | Full-Time
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
About Us
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.
What You'll Do
- 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
What We're Looking For
- 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
What We Offer
- $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.
How to Apply
Send your resume and a few sentences about your experience to View email address on click.appcast.io . 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.
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