Cook (Part-Time)

The Cook assists in daily kitchen operations which includes, but is not limited to, food preparation, stocking food items, cleaning and maintenance.This position is located at our Hay Boys Campus-1140 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60607.

The schedule for this position is: Monday through Thursday 2:30pm-6:30pm, must be flexible to work different shifts. 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience in food service.
• Current sanitation certification from the Chicago Department of Public Health and compliance with state, local, and regulatory agencies in relation to food service.
• Experience cooking for a large number of people. 
• Ability to safely use all food service equipment.
• Ability to maintain kitchen sanitation and safety standards.
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Ability to work both independently and as an active team member.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences.
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor while exercising judgment and discretion in work.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, recipes, menus, warning labels, packing slips and supply orders.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend and reach.
• Flexibility in scheduling and willingness to cover other shifts.
• Commitment to the mission, values, and goals of the Agency.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare nutritious meals for Youth and Staff while complying with all applicable sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards as well as department policy and procedure.
• Follow set menus and recipes while also being creative to use food items on hand and minimize waste.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, dining room, stock rooms and adjoining areas.
• Organize and stock kitchen and supply room.
• Work cooperatively and professionally with all Agency staff.
• Assist with set-up, service and clean-up of food production.
• Use, clean and store kitchen equipment properly and following all protocol and procedure.
• Assist with safety and training procedures in handling of food service equipment.
• Complete tasks assigned by the Manager- Foodservice Operations.
• Cooperate in the scheduled cleaning of specific areas.
• Serve all youth and staff with respect and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with Career Resources team on meeting the needs of the Youth Employees.