Chef

Big Delicious Planet, a woman-owned catering company, is looking for a strong Chef to assist with the success of our kitchen operation. BDP, located in Chicago's West Town industrial area, has an Urban Farm on 3 city lots, and is the "Greenest Caterer in America." Join our team, and enjoy watching our food grow outside the window from your station! This is a special company that caterers beautiful weddings, events and corporate meals around Chicago. 

Job entails, but not limited to the following:

• Directly reporting to owner and Head Chef
• Prepping and cooking in a high volume catering kitchen
• Working offsite and onsite private events by overseeing, plating, expediting  
• Should be able to jump into any kitchen position at any time, have knowledge of menu in full, all prep items
• Ensure proper sanitation and safety standards
  
• Assist Head Chef with maintenance of all equipment
• Assist with and ensure our sustainable program is being followed
• Assist in setting up procedures for staff
• Awareness of food allergy safety
• Maintaining open line of communication with management

Qualifications

• Must be fully vaccinated and boosted
• Driver's license - must be able to drive our small vans to event or run errands
• Must have a flexible schedule to work days, weekends or evenings when needed
• Experience working as a line cook for at least 3 years 
• Experience assembling, garnishing, plating appetizers & plated meals
• Experience making appetizer platters
• Ability to work overtime when needed
• Ability to work independently
• Confidence and strong cooking ability
• Conscientious, fast worker
• Great organizational skills
• Cool under pressure
• Strong knowledge of sustainable practices
• Knowledge of international cuisines
• Knowledge of locally sourced and international products
• ServeSafe Sanitation Training
• Computer skills and experience
• Kitchen Spanish a plus
• Physical ability to lift heavy, bulky items of up to 40#, to stand for long periods of time, etc. 

A typical day would be a busy morning and early afternoon cooking, and the afternoon placing orders. Other days would include coming in later to work an event at BDP, offsite at a venue or a residence. 

Benefits & Perks 

• Free meals
• 50/50 insurance after 90 days
• PTO after 6 months, major holidays off, including the day after Thanksgiving and a week around Christmas.
• Corporate donation matching of up to $150

Experienced, qualified candidates only, please. We will reach out to schedule interviews with qualified candidates. This is not a remote position.

Salary : $150