Cook - Levy Restaurants (United Center)

Cook - Levy Restaurants (United Center)

Join Levy Restaurants' fast growing team as they gear up for the upcoming Blackhawks and Bulls seasons! Levy is now hiring culinary professionals with a "can-do" attitude for Cooks and Food Preps to service guests at the United Center! Competitive wages, easy access to the CTA and an amazing atmosphere!

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Hiring Company

The Levy family culture has nurtured incredible growth from a single delicatessen in Chicago, to an industry-leading, food organization over 30 years later. Today, Levy creates great dining experiences at restaurants throughout the country and many of the highest profile sporting and entertainment venues in the world. Levy is proud that thousands of guests have savored their food at some of the most celebrated gatherings in our nation: the Super Bowl, NBA and NHL All-Star Games and the Grammy Awards

Overview of Position

Works closely with other Cooks to prepare food in specific area within the Culinary department. Plays an integral role in obtaining ingredients, and high volume food preparation.

Schedule

• Home games for the Blackhawks and Bulls
• 25-40 hours per week

Specific Duties

• Execution of all food preparation as assigned by instruction or the production sheets posted as well as all company standards and recipes
• Responsible for the cleanliness, safety and sanitation of the area designated as work space for Team Members
• Responsible for assisting Sous Chefs Executive Sous Chefs with specific requests
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• High School diploma or GED
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedure manuals, and recipes
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurements
• Ability to operate specific kitchen equipment and tools (specifically knife skills)
• Ability to problem solve
• Dependability - follow instructions; respond to management direction; communicate frequently; solicit feedback to improve performance
• Must be able to maneuver around the kitchen including bending, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds

Preferred Experience

• 6 months of food preparation or related experience
• Familiar with special cleaning and culinary terminology
• Great ability to operate and knowledge of specific kitchen equipment and tools

Compensation - $11.00 - $14.25 per hour (depending on experience)

Location - 1901 W Madison, Chicago, IL (The United Center)