Required Years of Experience
4 years
Job Details
Location: Ambrosia Foods Kitchen, Chicago, IL Type: Full-time Pay: $23–$25/hour, based on experience. Plus Tip. Schedule: Varies with event calendar; includes some evenings and weekends
Ambrosia Foods is a growing Chicago catering company serving corporate clients and private events across the city. We run a fast, high-volume kitchen where strong work ethic & attention to details are the most important factors. We're looking for a strong, efficient cook who takes pride in clean work, moves with urgency, and wants to grow, both personally & professionally, with the fastest growing catering company in the city.
- Execute high-volume prep and batch cooking across a rotating event menu
- Work all stations as needed — hot line, cold prep, garde manger, plating and packing for off-site events
- Follow prep lists and recipes with consistency and speed; flag shortages or issues early
- Maintain portioning and yield standards to keep food cost on target
- Keep your station organized and hold to strict sanitation and food safety practices
- Assist with receiving, labeling, rotation (FIFO), and inventory counts
- Support event load-outs and occasionally work on-site at events
- Communicate clearly with the head chef and prep team in a fast-moving environment
- 4+ years of professional cooking experience — catering, banquet, or high-volume restaurant kitchens preferred
- Strong knife skills and clean, efficient technique
- Ability to execute multiple projects at once and hit deadlines without cutting corners
- Comfort with changing menus
- Reliability & Punctuality are a must.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and keep pace during peak production
- City of Chicago / Illinois Food Handler certification (or willingness to obtain before start date)
- Food Sanitation Manager certification a plus, but not required
- $23–$25/hour depending on experience, with a clear path to more as we grow
- Full-time, consistent hours
- Semi-monthly pay (15th and end of month)
- A kitchen that's busy, organized, and getting better every month
- Real growth opportunity: we're scaling fast, and we promote from within
- Opportunities for field chef work, with higher pay rates.
Send your resume and a few sentences about your experience to [email protected]. Tell us about your kitchen experience, what you're looking for in this new opportunity, and why you think you'd make a great teammate at Ambrosia Foods — we'd love to hear it.
Ambrosia Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($23.00 - $25.00) plus tips
Required Skills
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem Solving Skills
Adaptability to Changing Situations
Time Management Skills
Attention to Food Cost Management
Inventory Management Skills
Effective Communication Skills
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Ambrosia Foods is a chef-driven catering, beverage, & events company based in Chicago since August 2020. We're known for thoughtfully-executed menus, beautiful presentation, and a deep commitment to hospitality. We work with some of the city’s most recognizable companies, producing everything from elegant executive lunches to beautiful cocktail hours & large-scale events — always with care, creativity, and above all, attention to detail.
Our menus are seasonal, thoughtful, and exciting, and our team is passionate, fast-paced, and collaborative. We’re serious about quality, but we also believe in making work fun, supportive, and growth-oriented. If you love food & beverage, hospitality, and being part of a high-performing team, you're a friend of ours!
