This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13426893 Air Culinaire Worldwide, LLC\ \ Full Time US\ ACW Manual Labor\ Chicago Kitchen, Park Ridge, IL, US\ \ Salary Range: \$18.00 To \$20.00 Hourly\ \

SHIFT HOURS: 2:00PM to 10:00PM

Job Summary:

The Prep Cook is responsible for the quality of food ingredients used; preparation methods personally used as well as those used while working with the kitchen staff. The Prep Cook prepares food needed in filling catering orders based on established recipes or customer requests. The Prep Cook will be an on-site team player and production support for all orders. The Prep Cook prepares all foods to specification to include all hot foods, sauces, and all cold food preparations according to designated preparation methods. The Prep Cook is responsible for culinary quality and supports all culinary initiatives, learns all standard ACW food displays, practices culinary artistry as well as the safe use of fresh ingredients, quality and finesse in culinary design and presentation. The Prep Cook works in partnership with all cooks, expeditors and management staff providing production solutions in situations arising that require action and critical thinking in providing clients with the highest of quality and craftsmanship in all culinary preparation.

Responsibilities and Associated Duties:

The Prep Cook prepares all menu items according to Air Culinaire preparation methods while maintaining Air Culinaire Standards. The Prep Cook is a culinary professional in the ACW kitchen and is responsible to conduct himself or herself in the utmost professional manner whether working in our kitchen, on-site at a client location and to support all work required to include sanitation, driving, and working with external customers and Tampa support peers. The Prep Cook is responsible for working with the Culinary Team based on the system\'s specifications associated with all Air Culinaire client orders. The Prep Cook is responsible for verifying that food quality and specifications match the kitchen issued specification in ACES. The Prep Cook is responsible for prioritizing food production orders, quality assurance, verifying the use of proper trays and packaging and the overall compliance with ACES specifications associated with all Air Culinaire specifications and system\'s orders.

The Prep Cook is responsible for ensuring food quality, use ACW

specifications at all times, and to ensure that the food matches the presentation provided in the specifications.

The Prep Cook will assist in the butchering of meats and fish and

assist with the daily operations of the kitchen.

Ensures that all food preparations and presentations meet ACW

specifications and quality standards.

Maintains a safe, orderly and sanitized kitchen by setting

quat-sanitizer stations, assists in monitoring and journaling temp-logs and using gloves, food safety tools and best practices when cooking in the kitchen.

Use preventative maintenance with all kitchen equipment while

directing the other team members to do the same.

Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements:

A High School diploma is required.

Culinary experience in restaurants, hotels or catering, or its equivalent required, with experience in new culinary trends preferred.

Current ServSafe Food Handling Certificate required at hire or within 45-days of hire,

Demonstrated ability to take orders and follow through as well as direct and work well with others in a team-driven, fast-paced environment is essential.

Must be energetic, enthusiastic, cr\ \ \ \ Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.\ \

PI283926774

Air Culinaire Worldwide, LLC jobs

Prep Cook (PM Shift)