Job Position: Cook – Dining Services

Wage: $16/Hour

Hours: Full Time 7:00AM-2:30PM

Location: 600 W Chicago Avenue, Suite 510. Chicago, IL 60654

Visit Us At: https://www.foodforthoughtchicago.com/

At FFT we are industry leaders in food and culinary, guest service, and creativity. If you want to be part of creating experiences that matter, apply today!

Get a taste of our culture:

Our Principles

1. People - Inclusive, Respectful, Supportive

2. Product - Responsible Sourcing, Sustainable, Cage-Free,

3. Planet - Compost, Pedal for Change, Carbon Offsets

Our Cares Team

1. Internal and External Volunteer Opportunities

2. FFT Bike Share

3. Laptop Loaner Program

Our Classes

FFT University – Learn and build your personal and professional skills. Over 70 courses and workshops to choose from including: Leadership, Wine and Spirits, Personal Finance, Stress Management, and Public Speaking

Essential Duties:

• Can accurately and efficiently produce for all cold station prep lists.
• Prepares all product accordance FFT standards or as specified by the Chef. [Prep Lists: Wet pack, Dry Pack, Cold Garnish, Cold HDV].
• Knife skills, portion accuracy, label store properly, communicate to ask questions, assists with other lists as needed.
• Visually inspects, selects, and uses only food items of the highest quality in the preparation of all menu items.
• Checks and controls the proper storage of product and portion control.
• Works efficiently and maintains a clean orderly station.
• Completes all opening and closing tasks.
• Completes prep lists in allotted time frame.
• Ensures all equipment in working areas is clean and in proper working condition.
• Assists with producing accurate inventory.

Qualifications:

• Basic 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 communication skills to collaborate with other team members.
• Effective organizational skills to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must provide valid Food handler or Food Service Manager Certificate.

Why We’re the Leaders:

• Excellent training
• Employee Referral bonuses
• Full and Part-Time opportunities available
• Flexible scheduling
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive Pay
• Meal Plans
• Anniversary Milestone Incentives

Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for +30 hrs. or more/week (Inclusive to domestic partners)
• Pet Insurance
• Company-wide Meal Plan
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Discounts

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!