Cook 1 - NAC : Job Details

NorthAmerican Concessions, in Chicago, IL is looking for Cooks to join our strong team. Our ideal candidate is self-driven, punctual, and hard-working.

Position Summary: The Line Cook is passionate about cuisine, pays attention to detail, has strong work ethic and eager to learn. Line cooks work in a fast-paced environment ensuring that all menu items are cooked, plated and taste to company standards.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests
• Available to work a variety of hours, days, and shifts, including weekends
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
• Maintain food safety and quality standards
• Ability to cook burgers to different temperatures per the customers requests
• Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
• Communicate any food delays or issues to management
• Maintain menu item counts and communicate to Management and service staff when quantities fall below restaurant specific minimum quantity
• Accurately account for all items coming out of the station
• Responsible for daily upkeep and cleaning of equipment.This includes, but is not limited to; sweeping/scrubbing floors, degreasing/cleaning the stove and oven air vent, and degreasing the deep fryer.
• Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Responsible for proper rotation of products
• Responsible for daily upkeep and cleaning of equipment
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures, and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and be a team player
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by manager

Qualifications:

• Proven working experience as a cook
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment and utensils
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively
• Experience in cooking custom items to order specifications
• Must be able to prep throughout the shift
• Ability to multi-task
• Must be able to cook anything on the menu
• Ability to plan the persons shift responsibilities, ie; when to clean, organize, and restock
• Must be able to obtain food safety certifications, i.e., Food Handlers, & Allergens
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills
• Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling of up to 40 lbs.
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must have the ability to get badged by The Chicago Department of Aviation, which includes a federal background check, as well as maintaining the badge.

Must be able to uphold all CDA and TSA regulations related to safety and security

Available shifts and compensation: We have available shifts all days of the week. Compensation is $20.00/hour.

About NAC: North American Concessions in Chicago, IL is looking for an individual to join our team. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, punctual, and hard-working.

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