Cooking Solutions Lead
Company: AFC Materials Group
Role summary
Cooking Solutions Lead is a full-time role at AFC Materials Group in Lake in the Hills, Illinois, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-29. Salary: USD 17–19 per hour. Experience level: 2-5. No degree required.
- Job title
- Cooking Solutions Lead
- Company
- AFC Materials Group
- Location
- Lake in the Hills, Illinois, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Hospitality
- Salary
- USD 17–19 per hour
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-29
You’ll love the stability of working for an established industry leader that genuinely invests in your future with tuition reimbursement and internal training programs. The four-day work week offers a great work-life balance, and you can start enjoying comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k) match, shortly after joining the team.
Job description
Description
Cooking Solutions Lead
Location: Lake in the Hills, IL
Schedule: Monday - Thursday 1:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Compensation: $17.00-19.00 /hr plus $2.50 shift differential
Why Join AFC?
Stability & Growth: Industry leader with over 30 years of proven success
Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) – starting 1st of the month after 30 days
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO & 10 Paid Holidays
Annual Safety Shoe & Gym Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement & In-House Training (AFC University)
$2,000 Referral Bonus Program
Overview
AFC is seeking a skilled Cooking Solutions Fabricator Lead to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting workers in the fabrication of specialty lightweight food belts and fabric pieces in the Quick Serve Restaurant line of business. The ideal candidate should have experience in operating heat sealing machines and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
What You'll Do:
Works at different workstations as production needs require and as directed by the supervisor.
Good working knowledge of quality control and attention to detail.
Maintains work area, lightly cleaning as necessary.
Oversees the daily activities required to process the current production jobs, ensuring safety throughout the process
Promotes a positive team environment.
Suggest process improvements and be a change agent, following through when change is necessary
Ensures the department’s work environment and work processes are safe, training employees in the company’s established processes
Escalates any safety, quality, production or any issue that impacts production to the supervisor in a timely manner.
Support, clearly communicate, and enforce company policies and initiatives
Correctly completes all inventory transactions in the ERP system.
Embrace and model AFC's Core Values
Perform other duties as assigned
What You'll Bring:
High school diploma or GED
Two or more years related leadership or related experience preferred.
Experience in operating heat sealer, hand sealer, four-corner machine, and die cutter preferred.
About Us
AFC Materials Group, headquartered in Lake in the Hills, IL, is a global leader in high-temperature and non-stick composite solutions. Since 1988, we’ve partnered with OEMs, distributors, and end users to solve complex production challenges through expert coating, converting, and fabrication capabilities. For over 30 years, we've built a reputation on innovation, reliability, and a strong commitment to our people and customers. Join a team where growth, quality, and forward thinking are at the core of what we do.
AFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
AFC is a Drug-free workplace