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Prep Cook

Bartlett, IL 60103

Posted: 01/14/2025 Job Number: 39715471 Pay Rate: $16.00 / hour

Job Description

SURESTAFF is immediately hiring a Prep Cook for a client in Bartlett, IL.  The Prep Cook will join the R&D team and lead all the daily preparation and setup of meals for employees. Responsibilities will include preparing high-quality dishes, maintaining safety and efficiency in the kitchen area, and complying with health and safety regulations. The Prep Cook will delegate tasks to kitchen staff to promptly prepare meals. They should have familiarity with sanitation regulations.

SURESTAFF is invested in their team members!  All temp to hire employees are offered competitive compensation ($16/hr.) as well as a benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).

Available shifts include 7:00am-3:00pm Monday-Friday

Responsibilities of the Prep Cook:
- Preparing meals and food to meet the specifications of guests in a timely manner
-Properly measuring kitchen ingredients and food portions
-Ensuring kitchen staff adhere to set standards, procedures, department rules and sanitation requirements
-Using kitchen knives and equipment such as grills, ovens, steamers and warmers in food preparation
-Managing the kitchen inventory and ensuring supplies are fresh and of high quality
-Ensuring proper food temperatures when cooking and proper storage afterward
-Keeping the workstation and kitchen equipment clean, organized and sanitized
-Taking charge of kitchen opening, closing and other side duties as directed by the Executive Chef

Qualifications of the Prep Cook:
-Proven previous experience in kitchen (Entry level/prep cook)
-Previous hands-on experience with kitchen equipment (knives, grills, ovens, etc.)
-Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
-Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
-Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks
-Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes
-Familiarity with sanitation regulations
-Some basic English will be preferred but not necessary for this role

About Surestaff 

At Surestaff, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest and Southeast. With an estimated yearly revenue of $295 million, Surestaff was recently named one of the largest staffing firms in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). 

We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle. Here are the benefits you’ll enjoy when you partner with us: 

  • Access to a wide range of job opportunities  

  • Competitive pay 

  • Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP) 

  • Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions  

  • Electronic weekly pay 

  • Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support  

Surestaff also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs. Surestaff is an equal opportunity employer. 

Our commitment to speed-to-hire means we work efficiently to get you placed in the right role, fast. If you're ready to take control of your career, explore exciting opportunities, and gain experience that lasts, then Surestaff is the place for you. Let’s get started today! 

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Jack Simzyk
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