Cook

Position Title: COOK

Location: LOWER.COM FIELD

Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

Are you looking for a job with competitive wages, one in which you can learn and grow and be a part of a great team?  We're hiring!

From the stadium to the head table, Levy leverages unbridled

creativity, custom strategies, impeccable service, and true love for great food

to create unforgettable experiences. Founded in Chicago 40 years ago as a

Delicatessen, Levy now finds itself as a leading presence in the Food, Beverage,

and Retail industry across 200 plus Entertainment, Sports, and Restaurant

venues across the country.

For more information on what we are about as a company,

check us out by following the link below:

http://www.levyrestaurants.com/who-we-are/

Positions at this location may require a COVID-19

vaccination. Where permitted by law, applicants who are offered a position for

this account may be asked about their vaccination status, which must meet

minimum business requirements. All religious, medical, or other legally

recognized exemptions regarding vaccination status will be considered.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares high-quality food items according to recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Complies with all recipes. portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies and procedures.
• Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Follows and upholds all health codes and sanitation regulations.
• Ensures proper food temperatures are maintained and food is stored correctly.
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat.
• Performs opening, closing and side work duties as instructed and according proper guidelines.
• Utilizes kitchen equipment to prepare food items such as: knives, slicers, whips, pots, pans, warmers, steamers, grills, ovens, etc.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, guests, administrators and managers.
• Learn and develop alongside our culinary team.
• Performs other duties assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school education is desired.
• You must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for this role.
• Minimum of 1 year previous experience in back-of-the-house foodservice position or enrolled/completed a culinary program preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi task and work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to read and understand recipes and food abbreviations.
• Pleasant and friendly. Ability to communicate with others.
• Must be flexible and able to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays and special events.
• Demonstrates passion and enthusiasm for working in the kitchen.
• Attentive and detailed oriented.
• Capable of following procedures and taking directions.
• Basic math skills; ability to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements and proportions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Manual dexterity sufficient to chop, mix, blend, whip etc. a variety of foods and liquids. 
• Physical role requiring heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, kneeling and lifting up to 50 lbs. Frequently required to reach up to 6-7 feet, twist at waist, bending and squatting.
• Ability to handle or operate dangerous kitchen equipment.
• Ability to move rapidly and coordinate multiple orders.
• Standing and walking for entire length of shift.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Kitchen environment – noise levels may be moderate to high.
• Works frequently in a hot and damp environment.
• In contact with sharp knives, slicers, boiling liquids, hot pans, etc.
• Hazards include, but are not limited to, cuts from broken glass, metal cans, scalds and burns, slipping and tripping.
• Frequently immerses hands in water.

HOW TO RISE ABOVE THE REST

• Currently possess a Food Safety Certification.
• Culinary Education Degree or equivalent.
• Strong communication, proven leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Two (2) years of experience in the culinary field with a focus on high volume production.
• Knowledge of HACCP, proper food handling techniques, temperatures and food safety.
• Knowledge of basic butchering, food allergies, seasonal ingredients and menus.
• Knowledge of modern and classical cooking, including specialized culinary techniques and measurements, and can propose menu items.

What if Wrigley Field was your office? With nearly 200 venues, we’re looking for big dreamers and meticulous visionaries.
From the stadium to the head table, Levy leverages unbridled creativity, custom strategies, impeccable service, and true love for great food to create unforgettable experiences.