Hash Kitchen Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Do you enjoy creating name brand cuisines that are full of flavor and spices in a fun and fast-paced
environment? If so, you may be a good fit for a cook with the Exchange! You will work in a fast food
environment preparing food items from a limited menu. You will be responsible for ensuring food safety
and quality control for your facility. In addition, you will be an integral part of the team- your
interpretation of written instructions and calculations will help determine the amount of food necessary
to prepare our daily menus. Our customers expect a lot from us and we strive to give them the best
service. With your sense of urgency and attention to detail, you'll ensure that each and every customer
leaves full and satisfied. So what can you expect as a Cook at the Exchange?
• Greet every customer with eye contact and smile in your authentic way
• Acknowledge every waiting customer as soon as they arrive to the register to let them know
you'll be right with them.
• Listen to customer needs; ask appropriate follow-up questions to ensure you offer appropriate
products that meet the specific need of the customer
• Ensure customers have an extraordinary experience while shopping
• Complete transactions accurately and efficiently while engaging customers in appropriate
conversation
We know that you can work anywhere. However, working at the Exchange is the start of something
great! While you make it easy for our customers, we focus on you and your development! Our people
make us who we are. We want to see you grow, so we put growing together at the forefront of
everything we do. It is our duty to provide you with the tools and resources that you need to succeed.
Joining the Exchange means joining a team that is devoted to you!
Job Qualifications
High school or equivalent. Six months general work experience in a food operation. Ability to read and interpret instructions and to perform calculations used in food preparation.
If a sufficient number of qualified candidates do not apply, the minimum qualifications may be lowered without reposting.
Major Duties
Performs a full range of simple cooking by preparing and cooking items that required little or no processing such as pancakes, sausage, eggs, French toast, chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, fresh or canned vegetables. Prepares all forms of hot cereals; broil meats; prepares and cooks concentrated or dehydrated soups, sauces and gravies; and makes cold sandwiches and sandwich fillings.
Prepares pureed diet foods such as peas and spinach and convenience items such as frozen hash browns, French fries, fish fillets and chicken nuggets. Also prepares and bakes pizza. Adds seasonings to food and regulates cooking temperatures. Adjusts food orders for the number of servings required.
In addition, prepares food by peeling, chopping, grinding, paring, cutting, slicing, dicing, pureeing, dredging, flouring or breading; weigh, measure and assemble ingredients for regular and modified menu items; set up and replenish a salad bar; portion foods for distribution and meal service and cover, date and store leftovers according to established procedures.
Operates a variety of kitchen equipment which utilizes gas, electricity, steam or microwave heat sources. Disassemble/assemble component parts and accessories for cleaning and following safety procedures regarding the operation of equipment to avoid personal injury or damage to the equipment.
Uses, cleans, stores and maintains all kitchen utensils and maintains equipment and work areas after each use practicing a ''clean as you go'' concept. Also, performs other cleaning tasks, i.e., walls, ceilings, floors, worktables, walk-in refrigerator/freezers and duckboards) following an established cleaning schedule. Responsible for following established sanitation and procedures when handling food; ensures foods are stored at the correct temperatures to prevent bacteria growth.
Maintains accurate food inventories and rotates stock items to prevent spoilage. Participates, along with supervisory/management staff, in the establishment and achievement of service and sales goals for the food facility. Assists in ensuring optimum stock availability by taking periodic stock counts, advising management staff of slow-moving, out-of-stock, defective, and damaged merchandise.
Resolves customer complaints at the lowest level and informs management of barriers to meeting the optimal customer experience. Serves customers during slack periods and provides work direction to assigned food service workers and lower graded cooks. Actively communicates/promotes the benefits of the Military Star credit card to customers in order to drive sales growth and increase customer loyalty.
Performs other related duties as assigned.