Line Cook - 1st Shift
Abbott
Summary
The Line Cook will prepare, cook, and assemble dishes in their assigned area while maintaining sanitation standards. This position will handle food in adherence to the recipe standards to ensure that all food prepared meets Abbott Cancer Diagnostics standard of excellence.
Job description
Position Overview
The Line Cook will prepare, cook, and assemble dishes in their assigned area while maintaining sanitation standards. This position will handle food in adherence to the recipe standards to ensure that all food prepared meets Abbott Cancer Diagnostics standard of excellence.
Essential Duties Include but are not limited to the following:
- Provide the highest quality of service at all times.
- Follow standards for food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation.
- Ensure preparation station and kitchen is set up and stocked; Assist team members with stocking of stations and setting them up correctly.
- Prepare ingredients, cook, and assemble dishes as indicated by recipes.
- Perform portion control and minimize waste to keep cost within forecasted range.
- Maintain a clean workstation by cleaning prep areas, kitchen equipment, tables, and shelves and taking care of any leftovers in the workspace.
- Ensure that all dishes are prepared in a timely manner by restocking ingredients at workstation and meeting prep times to ensure smooth delivery.
- Cook menu items with support of the kitchen staff.
- Comply with sanitation/safety standards within Food services and ensure all personnel follow safety/sanitation standards.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
- 2+ years of experience working in food service, hospitality management, or related field.
- Must hold Serve Safe Certification at time of hire or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
- Possession of a valid driver's license; no suspended, revoked, surrendered, invalid, etc. allowed.
- No more than two moving violations, events, or accidents within the last 36 months.
- No alcohol or drug event in which a vehicle was driven by the candidate or employee in the last 36 months.
- Basic computer skills to include Internet navigation, Email usage, and word processing.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
- Legal authorization to work in the country of employment without current or future sponsorship.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- 2+ years of experience working in food service, hospitality management, or related field
- Must hold Serve Safe Certification at time of hire or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
- Possession of a valid driver's license
- No more than two moving violations, events, or accidents within the last 36 months
- No alcohol or drug event in which a vehicle was driven by the candidate or employee in the last 36 months
- Basic computer skills to include Internet navigation, Email usage, and word processing
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation
- Legal authorization to work in the country of employment without current or future sponsorship
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare leader with a 135-year legacy of innovation, dedicated to helping people live healthier, fuller lives through life-changing technologies and products. Headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, the company operates in more than 160 countries with a workforce of approximately 114,000 professionals. Abbott's diversified portfolio spans four core business segments: medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. The company is particularly renowned for its groundbreaking medical devices including cardiovascular technologies, diabetes management systems like the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor, neuromodulation devices for chronic pain, and the AVEIR DR dual chamber leadless pacemaker system. In diagnostics, Abbott has been instrumental in developing critical tests, including the first licensed HIV test in 1985 that helped secure blood supply safety. The company's nutrition division produces leading infant formulas like Similac, while its pharmaceutical business provides quality branded generic medicines. Abbott consistently ranks among Fortune's Most Admired Companies and maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, making it a trusted partner in advancing global healthcare.