Line Cook

The Foodservice Worker will prepare and cook large batches of food that will be served to employees.

Role and Responsibilities

• Clean, cut, prepare, and cook meat, fish, or poultry to a safe temperature.
• Prepare and cook various items according to menus, or number of portions to be served.
• Bakes breads, rolls, and pastries.
• Distributes and serves food to employees.
• Washes cooking equipment, such as pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other pieces.
• Develops, compiles, and maintains food records regarding use and expenditures.
• Inventories supplies and equipment.
• Ensures the cleanliness and functional operation of equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas by routinely cleaning and inspecting each piece.
• Clears, cleans and sanitizes work stations.
• Operates grill, broiler, or deep fryer to prepare specific foods
• Follow all GMP and Food Safety Standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Illinois Sanitation License required
• Basic understanding of, or ability to learn, basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of, or ability to learn, food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• 1+ years of related café/kitchen experience

Core Competencies, Knowledge, and Skill Requirements

Candidates should be self-starters with a strong work ethic and the ability to prioritize their workload to ensure timely issue resolution. In addition, this individual should possess the following skills:

• Communication: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other’s ideas and thoughts.
• Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Food Production: Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
• Organization: Organize and prioritize your own actions efficiently. Be flexible and react favorably to multiple priorities, changing schedules and daily assignments while paying attention to detail.

Why Choose Kilcoy Global Foods?

• On-site Café where Breakfast and Lunch are served daily
• Community Involvement
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Competitive Salary
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount of Ruprecht Product
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Excellent low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Opportunity for Advancement
• Weekly Pay
• 401k with Match