National Star Services is hiring Cooks in Des Plaines, Illinois to prepare food in large quantities using standardized recipes while maintaining safety and sanitation standards. Daily duties include operating commercial kitchen equipment, assisting with inventory management, and maintaining clean workstations. Requirements include bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, previous cooking experience, and the ability to work a flexible schedule.
National Star Services is a trusted facility management company with over 28 years of nationwide success and we are currently hiring Cooks for our location in Des Plaines, IL 60018.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook food in large quantities following standardized recipes
- Ensure food quality, presentation, and portion standards are met
- Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and hygiene requirements
- Safely operate commercial kitchen equipment
- Assist with inventory management and waste reduction efforts
- Keep workstations clean, organized, and production-ready
- Work collaboratively with team members to meet daily production goals
Schedule:
Days: Monday through Sunday
(Two days off per week; schedule provided by supervisor)
1st Shift: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
2nd Shift: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Hourly Pay:
$18.55/hr. (BIWEEKLY PAY)
Requirements:
- Two valid forms of ID.
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
- Previous cooking experience required
- Must have and wear slip-resistant shoes
- Reliable transportation to get to and from work
- Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Available to start working immediately
**Depending on the volume of interests and submissions, we will only be contacting applicants who meet all of the minimum requirements listed in the job description. Only those applicants who align most closely with our minimum and preferred qualifications will be contacted for an interview. **
Unlock the full job description
Create a free account to read every duty and requirement, and to contact the employer directly.