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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $15.00 - $20.63
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Paid Time Off
401k with Matching
Shift Differential
discretionary quarterly bonuses
Job Description
Wind Creek Hospitality is a renowned hospitality company dedicated to delivering exceptional dining and entertainment experiences across its diverse establishments. With a commitment to hospitality excellence combined with a vibrant and inclusive work culture, Wind Creek Hospitality creates an environment where employees are empowered and guests are treated to superior service and memorable moments. Located in the Chicago Southland region, the company operates multiple departments, including steakhouses that focus on delivering quality cuisine and outstanding customer service. This full-time opportunity as a Prep Cook is pivotal in maintaining the high culinary standards that Wind Creek Hospitality is known for, ensuring... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be eighteen 18 years of age or older
- must be able to respond to visual and audible cues
- must be able to work independently and as part of a team
- proven ability to deal effectively with diverse departments
- flexibility to work in an ever-changing environment
- ability to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk or hear and taste or smell frequently
- occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- occasionally exposed to hot, wet and/or humid indoor conditions and hot liquids and surfaces
- must possess a high level of maturity, dependability, and punctuality
- must successfully complete Serve Safe Sanitation training
- willing to work odd and irregular hours
- willing to travel and participate in training as recommended or required
- must have an Occupational License or the ability to obtain and maintain a license pursuant to the Illinois Gaming Act and remain in good standing with the Illinois Gaming Board
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required or currently enrolled and successfully complete a GED program within 6 months from start date
- one year high volume cooking experience, culinary schooling, and/or banquet cooking experience preferred
- ability to interpret and communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing
- ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and prep lists in English
- ability to follow directions and recipes
- ability to calculate figures such as measurements, proportions, and volumes
Job Duties
- Adheres to company methods of food preparation, cooking, portion control, and garnishing
- sharpens and handles various kitchen knives
- slices, dices and chops fruits, vegetables, cheeses and cooked meats, poultry and seafood
- prepares dressings, sauces, marinades, canapes, hors d’oeuvres, buffet items
- demonstrates the ability to safely operate a variety of kitchen equipment in accordance with established safety protocols and guidelines
- maintain a clean and organized kitchen workspace
- handles meat, seafood, poultry and produce according to proper food-handling procedures
- reads and follows recipes/specifications
- rotates product
- adheres to all sanitation standards in kitchen
- observes safety and security procedures
- reports potentially unsafe conditions
- uses equipment and materials properly
- reads and retains all pertinent information regarding daily promotions, food and beverage specials, property promotions, station assignments and scheduled entertainment
- demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
- looks for ways to improve and promote quality
- applies feedback to improve performance
- monitors own work to ensure quality
- assumes special projects as needed at the direction of immediate supervisor
- other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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