Prep Cook (Commissary Kitchen)

Job Position:Prep Cook (Commissary Kitchen)

Wage: $19 - $21 per hour

Hours: Sunday to Thursday - Flexible early mornings and afternoon shifts available (5am to 3pm / 10am to 6pm)

Location: Arlington Heights, IL

Job Summary

As one of our Food for Thought Cooks, you will prepare all products in accordance with FFT standards or as specified by the Chef (Prep Lists: Wet pack, Dry Pack, Cold Garnish, Cold HDV).

You will complete all opening and closing tasks, complete prep lists in allotted time frame, while working efficiently and maintaining a clean orderly station.

Responsibilities

• Checking and controlling the proper storage of product and portion control.

• Ensuring all equipment in working areas is clean and in proper working condition.

• Visually inspecting, selecting, and using only food items of the highest quality in the preparation of all menu items.

• Assisting with producing accurate inventory.

• Labeling store properly, communicating to ask questions, and assisting with other lists as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year experience in culinary and prep kitchen positions.

• Knife skills and working knowledge of the fundamentals of cooking, kitchen equipment operation, safety, and sanitation.

• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.

• Effective organizational skills to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to read, write and understand the English language to review menus and prep lists.

• Must provide valid Food Handler Certificate and Food Allergen Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team, as well as on individual tasks.

• Effective communication skills to collaborate with other team members.

• Creativity and adaptability to challenges.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach at or below the shoulder; lift and carry items up to 50 pounds for a moderate distance.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand and move during the length of shift; be able to bend and kneel through the shift.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use their hands to handle tools, grasp, and control objects. Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble items.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously exposed to extreme temperatures. Working with knives, mincers, and other dangerous tools or equipment.

Company Benefits & Perks

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Accident Insurance & Critical Illness Insurance

• Parental Leave

• 401K Retirement Plan

• Workplace Meal Plan

• Career advancement opportunities

• FFT University - Classes and training designed to enhance your skills in life and on the job and cultivate new ones.

• Referral Programs

• Employee Discounts (Pet Insurance, Entertainment, Travel, and much more.)

Company Values & Culture

• Diverse, inclusive, safe, and motivating workplace

• Employee Growth and Development

• Collaboration & Open Communication

• Sustainability Focus (Product, Packaging, Partners)

Grow with us! - at Food For Thought, instruction, advice, and assistance are always readily available, which is why our average tenure is 6 years. The U.S. average is 4.2 years, while the Hospitality industry average is only 2.1 years!

Employer Background Check Policy
As a crucial part of the hiring stage, candidates must provide a Real ID and or a U.S. passport and will be subject to a TSA Background Check.

EEO Statement

Food For Thought provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulation.

E-Verify Participation

Food For Thought participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.