Event Catering Cooks

Cook | Full-Time

Ambrosia Foods Kitchen, Chicago, IL Type: Full-time Pay: $23–$25/hour, based on experience. 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.
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; 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

• Ability to execute multiple projects at once and hit deadlines without cutting corners
• City of Chicago / Illinois Food Handler certification (or willingness to obtain before start date)
• Food Sanitation Manager certification a plus, but not required

Full-time, consistent hours

• 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.

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.