fuelgood Station Cook
Company: Paramount Events
Role summary
fuelgood Station Cook is a full-time role at Paramount Events in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-07. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- fuelgood Station Cook
- Company
- Paramount Events
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Hospitality
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-07
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic culinary team without needing a degree! You'll get to create delicious food in a busy corporate cafe and catering environment, with both full-time and part-time options available. It's a great way to build your cooking skills and be a valued part of a supportive team.
Job description
Description
fuelgood is looking for a skilled and dependable Station Cook to join our culinary team. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen and takes pride in producing high-quality food in a corporate cafe and catering setting. We’re looking for a team player with strong culinary fundamentals and attention to detail.
Requirements
Completing all tasks in order according to flow of service/assigned daily menu
Labeling and stocking all ingredients on easily accessible shelves
Washing, chopping and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables and prepared ingredients
Measuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients and completing basic recipes
Reheating and preparation of all appropriate food and ingredients for assigned station daily
Adhering to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards?
Keeping track of ingredient inventory and collaborating on the order guides with other kitchen and management staff to determine daily product needs.
Other duties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications
Excellent customer interaction and communication skills
Superior dexterity skills to operate cutting tools quickly and safely
Keen understanding of industry-standard best cooking and preparation practices
Familiarity with safe and sanitary food handling and preparation
Certified in proper food handling, typically through a ServSafe Certification
Knowledgeable of allergens and certified through ServSafe
Good math skills with a clear understanding of cooking measurements
Strong sense of smell and taste
Excellent organizational, time management and multitasking skills
Great collaboration and teamwork skills
Effective communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
At least one year of cooking experience
Ability to work as part of a team
Strong organization and active listening skills
The ability to work on your feet for up to 8 hours on most days
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at a time?
Exceptional time management skills?
Compensation and Benefits:
This is an hourly (part time or full time), nonexempt compensated position with PTO, Sick Days and Paid Holidays. Full-time hourly employees can opt into full health benefits – medical, dental, vision, 401K eligible after one (1) year of employment. Other benefits include a free shift meal and most weekends off.