Cook

Cook

About SBR Events Group: We are a collection of two of Chicago's leading special event brands, all working collectively together to provide our clients with proven excellence in culinary, hospitality design, and production for their unique events. SBR Events Group brings tremendous opportunities for agile and passionate individuals looking to work hard in a dynamic, challenging, fun, and inspiring environment. We place integrity, teamwork, and kindness at the heart of what we do. We have created a culture where we are passionate about collaboration and hospitality and can care for each other and our customers by doing the right thing for the right reason.

Position: Line Cook

Description: Now hiring part-time. We are looking for cooks to join our awesome team. Competitive pay based on experience, pay range: $17-$20 an hour.

Key Accountabilities: Station set up, prepping food, cooking, clean up, stocking.

Position Summary: The cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, and plating menu items at their assigned station while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen. This role requires teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to food safety standards to ensure high-quality service to our clients.

Essential Duties:

• Prepare the assigned station, as directed, including chopping vegetables, butchering meat, and preparing sauces.
• Assist with preparation for other stations or special events as needed.
• Coordinate with other cooks to ensure food is prepared in the correct order, at the proper temperature, and ready for service.
• Follow all recipes, portion guidelines, and presentation standards.
• Clean and sanitize your station at the end of service.
• Assist other team members with cleaning tasks as needed.
• Dispose of garbage and clean utensils, pots, pans, and cooking surfaces.
• Handle leftover food properly by disposing of it, returning it to inventory, or storing it for future use.
• Unload deliveries and stock pantries, walk-in refrigerators, or other inventory areas.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and report discrepancies to the Executive Chef.
• Support kitchen operations or other related duties as directed by the Executive Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety regulations.
• Demonstrate flexibility to assist across multiple stations and events.

Performance Standards: Cook's activities are expected to be carried out with direct supervision. Must be able to multitask, processing several events simultaneously. Ability to work well with internal participants is essential. Work efficiently to meet high demand while maintaining quality and accuracy. Must be able to follow established rules. Ability to handle basic issues.

Position Requirements - Job Specifications:

• Minimum Education Level Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Sufficient ability to accurately perform any basic math calculations.
• Minimum Experience Level Required: Must have zero to two years of experience in the catering kitchen environment.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Illinois Food Handler's Card.
• The skills required: The job requires basic knowledge of cooking procedures, kitchen equipment, and safety rules. Must be able to work in a high-stress and fast-paced environment. Proficiency in English.
• Physical requirements: This job requires an incumbent to be able to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds. Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours). The employee may be regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. May also be required to taste or smell. Able to work in a fast-paced and hot environment with a noise level from moderate to high. Repetitive work is required.
• Schedule: Variable hours, weekend work, variable shifts, and holidays.

EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.