Large Volume Kitchen Prep / Cook

Join Nelsons Catering

We are currently accepting applications for kitchen prep team member.

We are excited to offer a full time permanent career position for top quality candidate(s).  

Must be available Sunday through Thursday, drive a van and make lunch deliveries, and work over time during peak events season

A positive attitude, attention to detail and top quality work, strong worth ethic, and ready willingness to learn proprietary recipes are required.

Character references required.

Position: Kitchen Prep/Cook/Delivery Driver 

the successfully hired candidate will be cross trained in a variety of large scale food preparation and production processes.

Overview:

Nelson's Catering is locally owned and operated full service catering company. Our production facility is located in Springfield IL.

We are focused on building a team of top notch candidates. Our employees are provided paid vacation, paid holidays, company subsidized affordable health insurance plan, SEP retirement plan, full training, and opportunities to advance.

We are proud to serve high quality award winning catered meals throughout 50 counties in Central IL.

Main Duties and  Responsibilities:  

Work in a team oriented, high volume, fast paced commercial kitchen

Work efficiently to be able to handle large volume of product per hour

Operate kitchen convection ovens and independently expedite events upon training

Service, maintain and clean kitchen equipment on a regular basis

Timely, high quality food production using oven and/or grilling systems

Maintain a clean work environment

Follow best food safety and sanitation practices

Requirements:

• TWO years kitchen prep experience large scale commercial kitchen

  Driver's License

  Ability to lift at least 40 pounds as needed

• Accurately read recipes, apply, and execute complex tasks 

  Use kitchen equipment in a safe manner (convection oven, slicer, etc)

• Ability to stand for eight hours per day in kitchen

• Good basic math skills
  

• Problem solving capabilities and organizing abilities

• Excellent time management skills

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Comply with all food sanitation requirements-Kitchen Management Certification Preferred 

• Clean and neat appearance

• Proven, excellent attendance record

• Good driving record

• Clean background

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To Apply:
Interested and Qualified Applicants should apply online at: www.cateringcareers.easyapply.com

Please complete application in detail including 3 valid references with complete contact information.

Salary : $18 - $22