Catering Cook

Catering Cook

Chicago, IL, United States Chicago, IL, United States Part Time Hourly ($17.00 - $24.00) Expires : Mar 31, 2022

Required Years of Experience

1 year

Catering Line Cook / Prep Cook

Boka Catering Group is seeking both Line and Prep cooks to join our growing Catering team!

Boka Catering Group, led by Michelin-Starred Chef Giuseppe Tentori, is part of the award- winning Boka Restaurant Group including such chef-driven concepts as Boka Restaurant, GT Fish & Oyster, GT Prime, Girl & the Goat, Momotaro, Swift & Sons, and more.

Boka Catering Group provides the ultimate catering experience for any event desiring premiere restaurant-quality service and cuisine in even the most demanding locations, from intimate in-home dinner parties to personalized weddings and extravagant corporate events.

This is an ideal position for someone who is passionate about providing genuine hospitality and is seeking to be a part of a fun and hard-working team while working in some of the most exciting locations in Chicago.

This is a seasonal position, offering flexible schedules for those looking to pick up additional hours.

Specific Tasks :

• Inspect clean and maintain food prep areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food -handling practices.
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, fryer, etc.
• Ensure freshness of food ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
• Knows and complies consistently with restaurants stand portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, polices and procedures.
• Responsible for the quality of products served.
• Handles, stores and rotates all food products and supplies according to restaurant policies and procedures
• Season and cook food according to recipes.
• Bake, roast broil and steam meats, fish, vegetables and other foods.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food according to standard portions sized and recipes.
• Observe and test food to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling or piercing them with utensils.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set.
• Wash, peel, cut and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare for consumption.
• Assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Closes the kitchen following the closing checklist per kitchen / venue
• Maintains communication with culinary team.
• Take guests allergies with the utmost seriousness and comply with Allergy Protocol set by Boka Catering
• Comply with all safety and sanitation (including handwashing) guidelines and procedures
• Attend all scheduled meetings and offer suggestions for improvement.
• Fill-in in when needed to ensure guest service standards.

Boka Restaurant Group operates on a seven day per week schedule, consistent and reliable attendance is mandatory.

Physical Requirements

• Packing / loading for events will require : ability to lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds
• Safely and effectively use all necessary tools and equipment
• Stand and walk for an entire shift, including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven and slick surfaces

Additional Requirements : Reliable mode of transportation is a must as some travel directly to event venues may be required.

To apply, please send your resume via Culinary Agents. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Compensation Details

Compensation : Hourly ($17.00 - $24.00)

We provide the ultimate catering experience for any event requiring restaurant quality service and cuisine in even the most demanding locations.

More than just food on a plate, we provide highly trained servers, bartenders and our very own, Michelin starred chef, Giuseppe Tentori.

Last updated : 2024-04-23