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Abbott Laboratories

First Cook Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.85 - $39.65
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Career Development

Job Description

Abbott is a renowned global healthcare leader dedicated to helping people live healthier and fuller lives at every stage. With a diverse portfolio of life-changing technologies, Abbott operates across various healthcare sectors including diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. Employing over 114,000 people worldwide, Abbott's reach extends to more than 160 countries, making it a trusted and influential presence in the healthcare industry. The company is widely recognized for its commitment to innovation, quality, and community well-being, and it continues to inspire employees to achieve their full potential in a supportive and inclusive environment.

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Job Requirements

  • Maintain and use any safety equipment provided
  • Use of knives and machinery containing sharp objects
  • Capable of standing and walking for prolonged periods during most of the shift
  • Move safely throughout all areas of BOH and FOH spaces
  • Work in environment with variable noise, ventilation, smoke, and extreme temperatures
  • Basic English reading and writing skills
  • Ability to multi-task effectively
  • Frequently reach, feel, bend, stoop, and carry
  • Physical ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs
  • Must be able to work in warm and cool environments, indoors and outdoors

Job Qualifications

  • 6 years of related culinary experience
  • 2 years of leadership in a head chef role
  • Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, or related food service operations
  • Knowledge of food and industry trends focusing on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation
  • High school diploma or GED
  • ServSafe or Department of Health Manager Certification preferred
  • ServSafe Allergan Awareness Certification preferred
  • Associate degree in culinary arts preferred

Job Duties

  • Knowledge of large volume cooking and batch preparation processes
  • Coordination of and participating in the preparation and cooking of various menu items
  • Productively lead 1 Sous Chef and prep team members
  • Proactive planning, creating daily menus, and updating standardized recipe books
  • Participate in managing costs and controlling expenditures
  • Ability to create and write standardized recipes in a large volume format
  • Collaborate with the unit manager and catering group leader to plan and execute catering orders for executive meetings, corporate luncheons, and special events
  • Occasionally meet with clients to discuss menu preferences and custom requests
  • Assist with set up and execution of catered events
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and online vendor ordering portals
  • Ensure food products and presentation are of the highest quality and prepared to serve in a timely manner
  • Assure adherence to all standards, preparation, recipes, and presentation in conjunction with recipe specifications
  • Monitor holding and storage operations, stocking and food rotation, and guarantee food service sanitation standards are met
  • Demonstrate adaptability, friendliness and collaboration within the team environment

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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