Cook

Role Summary

Cook supporting a small unit kitchen within AbbVie, serving up to 380 guests for lunch. The role involves daily kitchen operations, collaboration with a cross-functional team, and maintaining high standards of sanitation, quality, and guest service.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Chef or designated kitchen lead and management.
• Assist with preparation of food service for Cafe and catering, including breakfast or lunch items and deli prep.
• Support lunch service by serving guests, batch cooking as needed, and maintaining kitchen efficiency during peak hours.
• Cook and prepare food following approved recipes and production standards; use basic kitchen tools and equipment.
• Ensure Health Department safety and sanitation guidelines are followed; maintain sanitation of equipment, utensils, and work area.
• Explain daily menu items to associates and customers; resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner; relay information to supervisor.
• Ensure products are cooked and served according to recipe specifications and safety practices.
• Prepare ingredients and supplies for next day‚Äôs service; adapt to special guest requests.
• Complete all station set-up and breakdown responsibilities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Chef, Catering lead, or management.
• Working hours are 5:30AM - 2:00PM CST, with occasional weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of culinary experience; Culinary Arts certificate preferred.
• Corporate dining/contract foodservice experience highly desirable; catering experience a plus; high-volume batch cooking experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills; able to follow verbal instructions and recipes.
• Knowledge of food cost, product quality, and accurate kitchen math; self-motivated with strong guest-service track record.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedures; comprehend basic kitchen math and unit conversions.
• Knowledge of Foodservice menu systems and GFS ordering system; ability to place orders using GFS.
• Proactive team player with strong organizational skills; able to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change.
• Overtime may be required; flexible schedule; willing to perform other duties.
• Valid Driver's license and good driving record.