Catering Field Cook (On Call) - Chicago, IL
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Who are We?
Food for Thought is widely recognized among the area’s elite off premise catering and food service management companies. For more than 30 years, our commitment to excellent service, innovative cuisine and contemporary presentation has won the admiration of both our clients and peers. Our recipe for success is simple; we consistently provide delicious food and gracious hospitality and You are the Key Ingredient.
What are We Looking For?
Food for Thought is seeking energetic, cheerful, motivated cooks to join our Field Team. A Catering Field Cook’s role is to support the Field Chef and other FFT team members in executing all the culinary functions of off premise catered events serving 5 to 5,000 guests. Every day brings a new adventure in a different location, with a different menu and a different group of people to work with.
What Does That Really Mean?
What’s In It for You?
Are You THE ONE???
Salary:
$13.50 - $15.00/hour
How to apply:
Forward resume to jobs@industrialcouncil.com. Ref: Catering Cook in subject line.
Who are We?
Food for Thought is widely recognized among the area’s elite off premise catering and food service management companies. For more than 30 years, our commitment to excellent service, innovative cuisine and contemporary presentation has won the admiration of both our clients and peers. Our recipe for success is simple; we consistently provide delicious food and gracious hospitality and You are the Key Ingredient.
What are We Looking For?
Food for Thought is seeking energetic, cheerful, motivated cooks to join our Field Team. A Catering Field Cook’s role is to support the Field Chef and other FFT team members in executing all the culinary functions of off premise catered events serving 5 to 5,000 guests. Every day brings a new adventure in a different location, with a different menu and a different group of people to work with.
What Does That Really Mean?
- Arrives on time to shifts and checks in promptly with Chef
- Maintains a professional appearance with a clean and complete uniform and knife kit
- Assists with unloading trucks and vans, kitchen set-up and product check in
- Applies proper food safety and sanitation procedures / keeps a clean station
- Follows directions and proactively maintains productivity with a sense of urgency
- Consistently produces product and presentations that meet FFT standards
- Understands and adheres to timelines
- Acts as a capable, personable and presentable action chef
What’s In It for You?
- Create Your Own Schedule
- Employee Referral Bonus Plan
- Career Growth Opportunities
Are You THE ONE???
- Associates Degree in Culinary Arts, Certificate in Culinary Arts, Culinary Job Readiness Program Certificate or equivalent work experience preferred
- Food Handler Certification
- Knife skills
- Team player
- Works with speed, consistency and organization
- Proficient in the English language with good communication skills
- Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 150 lbs.
- Ability to stand and work continuously for long periods of time in extreme temperatures
- Knowledgeable in food service sanitation standards, personal hygiene and safety
Salary:
$13.50 - $15.00/hour
How to apply:
Forward resume to jobs@industrialcouncil.com. Ref: Catering Cook in subject line.
