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Job Title: Chefs, Cooks, Culinary Professionals

Visit Us At: https://www.foodforthoughtchicago.com/ 

At FFT we are industry leaders in food and culinary, guest service, and creativity. If you want to be part of creating experiences that matter, apply today!

Get a taste of our culture: 

Our Principles

1. People - Inclusive, Respectful, Supportive

2. Product - Responsible Sourcing, Sustainable, Cage-Free, 

3. Planet - Compost, Pedal for Change, Carbon Offsets

Our Cares Team 

1. Internal and External Volunteer Opportunities

2. FFT Bike Share

3. Laptop Loaner Program

Our Classes 

FFT University – Learn and build your personal and professional skills. Over 70 courses and workshops to choose from including: Leadership, Wine and Spirits, Personal Finance, Stress Management, and Public Speaking 

Overview: 

Looking to add culinary team members in a variety of roles to our full service Catering and Special Events organization.  If you are looking for a creative, supportive team environment focused on always leading the market and our industry we look forward to continuing the conversation. If you have a culinary background and want to lead, learn and grow we look forward to speaking with you..

Essential Duties: 

• Can accurately and efficiently produce for all station prep lists. Prepares all product accordance FFT standards or as specified by the Chef. [Prep Lists: Wet pack, Dry Pack, Cold Garnish, Cold HDV) 
• Knife skills, portion accuracy, labels store properly, communicate to ask questions, assists with other lists as needed
• Visually inspects, selects and uses only food items of the highest quality in the preparation of all menu items
• Checks and controls the proper storage of product and portion control
• Works efficiently and maintains a clean orderly station
• Manages all opening and closing tasks
• Completes prep lists in allotted time frame
• Ensures all equipment in working areas is clean and in proper working condition
• Trains incoming production staff
• Assists with producing accurate inventory
• Minimizes waste. Distributes waste products properly (garbage, compost, recycling)  

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of the fundamentals of cooking, kitchen equipment operation, safety and sanitation
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
• Good communication skills and effective organization
• Must provide valid Food Handler Certification

Why We’re the Leaders:

• Excellent training
• Employee Referral bonuses
• Full and Part-Time opportunities available
• Flexible scheduling
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive Pay
• Meal Plans
• Anniversary Milestone Incentives

Benefits: 

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for 30 hrs or more/week (Inclusive to domestic partners)
• Pet Insurance
• Company-wide Meal Plan 
• Accident Insurance 
• Critical Illness Insurance 
• Employee Discounts 

Grow with us - at Food For Thought, instruction, advice, and assistance are always readily available, which is why our average tenure is 6 years. The U.S. average is 4.2 years, while the hospitality industry average is only 2.1 years!