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Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $16.50
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
holiday time off
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts
Job Description
Fresh Ideas Management is a vibrant and dynamic food service management company dedicated to delivering exceptional culinary experiences. Based in Rockford, Illinois, Fresh Ideas operates at Rockford University located at 5050 East State Street, providing quality food services in a vibrant academic environment. The company believes in the powerful impact of good food, emphasizing how food brings people together and creates lasting memories. Fresh Ideas fosters a fun and creative workplace culture where innovation and openness thrive, encouraging its team members to contribute fresh ideas and culinary creativity. Known for its diverse workforce and commitment to excellence, Fresh Ideas Management... Show More
Job Requirements
- Prior cooking experience required
- Ability to follow federal, state and corporate food safety standards
- Willingness to work part-time hours Monday through Friday with rotating weekends
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Basic English proficiency for communication
- Ability to handle kitchen equipment safely
- Reliable and punctual
- Ability to work in a team environment
Job Qualifications
- Prior cooking experience
- Ability to follow standardized recipes and food safety guidelines
- Knowledge of food preparation techniques
- Familiarity with kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Strong attention to detail
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen
- Commitment to safety and health standards
Job Duties
- Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules
- Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty
- Tastes all prepared food items
- Uses established ticket collection procedures during service
- Responsible for records from area worked during service periods
- Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness
- Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures
- Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat
- Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards
- Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed
- Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required
- Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required
- Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately
- Attends in-service and safety meetings
- Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers
- Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures
- follows HACCP standards
- Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others
- Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to: The use of medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer
- The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steam tables
- The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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