Lake Street Staffing is currently hiring for a full- or part-time Catering Cook to join our hospitality team in the Chicago, IL area. This kitchen position earns a competitive wage of $16 - $20 / hour, based on experience.

In addition to competitive pay and our family-like culture, we offer our employees the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 5 days of paid time off (PTO) during the first year of employment

Our hospitality team also enjoys:

• 5 paid sick days per year
• Free parking at the office
• 401(k) plan after 1 year of employment
• Free shift meals
• 50% discount at our restaurant
• Annual employee appreciation day
• Free daily snacks and beverages from our refuel bar

So, now that you've learned the who, what, where, and why, you may be wondering HOW to apply for this culinary position. It's easy! Just fill out our initial mobile-friendly online application. We hope to meet you soon!

DAY-TO-DAY

This full- or part-time kitchen position with our hospitality team works a flexible schedule, depending on business needs, that include days, nights, weekends, and on-call shifts.

As a Catering Cook, you play an essential role in delivering high-quality culinary options to our guests in a timely manner. You work off-premise in different venues around the city and surrounding suburbs, which means you get to meet new people each day you work. Following along with our recipes, you cook each meal to perfection and ensure consistency with our food selections. You use all equipment correctly and strictly follow guidelines to ensure proper food handling. Once you finish cooking, you clean the kitchen to keep your area sanitary. You are passionate about what you do and enjoy having a job where you get to continuously improve your culinary skills!

ABOUT LAKE STREET STAFFING

At Lake Street Staffing, providing our clients and guests with a memorable experience is our top priority. We specialize in fulfilling our client's staffing needs with highly trained team members who are focused on providing customized service by acting as an extension of our client's brand. Our mission is to "wow" our clients. This means listening to their needs, providing the most comprehensive staffing solutions, and delivering the highest level of exceptional service every time.

All team members at Lake Street Staffing work together, train together, and are part of our family. We provide hands-on training in-house and on-site that upholds our rigorous standards of service, style, and etiquette to help our employees thrive in their positions. Because we value loyalty, we strive to show our commitment to our employees by offering great benefits, competitive pay, and a supportive work culture that allows them to grow both personally and professionally.

OUR IDEAL CATERING COOK

• Multi-tasker - able to balance multiple tasks while demonstrating good time management
• Excellent communication skills - solid communication skills, both written and verbal
• Attentive to detail - focused on the details with an ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Calm and collected - works effectively in fast-paced and stressful situations
• Flexible - works well both independently and with a team
• Passionate - has a love for the culinary and hospitality industries

If this sounds like you, keep reading about this kitchen position with our hospitality team!

REQUIREMENTS FOR A CATERING COOK

For back-of-house employees:

• Food handler's certification

Full COVID-19 vaccination is required for all positions. If you meet the above requirements, we need you in this kitchen position. Apply today to join our culinary team as a Head Chef / Catering Cook!

Location: 60612