Line Cook / Prep Cook - Sandwich Station

Company: Food for Thought
Location: Arlington Heights
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Position: Line Cook / Prep Cook – Sandwich Station Wage: $19-$20.75 per hour Hours: Part-Time - Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 7am to 3pm. Location: Arlington Heights, IL Job Summary As one of our Food For Thought Cooks, you will complete the prep lists of the ingredients needed for the Sandwich Station, Salad Bar and Grab & Go fridge. You will effectively operate the Sandwich Station preparing menu items according to customers’ orders. Additionally, you will assemble, label and restock the Grab & Go items. You will complete all opening and closing tasks, complete prep lists in allotted time frame, while working efficiently and maintaining a clean orderly workstation. Responsibilities • Washing, cutting, slicing, chopping, and grating produce and food items. • Checking and controlling the proper storage of product and portion control. • Ensuring all equipment in working areas is clean and in proper working condition. • Visually inspecting, selecting, and using only food items of the highest quality in the preparation of all menu items. • Assisting with producing accurate inventory. • Labeling store properly, communicating to ask questions, and assisting with other lists as needed. Required Qualifications • Minimum 1 year experience in prep kitchen positions. • Knife skills and working knowledge of the fundamentals of cooking, kitchen equipment operation, safety, and sanitation. • Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes. • Effective organizational skills to work in a fast-paced environment. • Ability to read, write and understand the English language to communicate with clients, as well as review menus and prep lists. • Must provide valid Food Handler or Food Service Manager Certificate. Preferred Qualifications • Ability to work in a team, as well as on individual tasks. • Effective communication skills to collaborate with other team members. • Creativity and adaptability to challenges. Why We’re the Leaders Excellent training Employee Referral bonuses Flexible scheduling Career advancement opportunities Competitive Pay Anniversary Milestone Incentives Company Benefits & Perks Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Mental Health, Relationship Conflicts, Child and Eldercare, Substance Abuse, Grief and Loss Assistance for you and household members In Person Sessions Unlimited phone access FFT University - Over 70 courses designed to enhance your skills in life and on the job to help your career growth. Employee Meal Plan Employee Discounts (Pet Insurance, Entertainment, Travel, Company Discounts, and much more). Company Values & Culture • Collaboration & Open Communication • Diverse, Inclusive, Safe, and Motivating • Our Triple Bottom Line – People, Product and Planet • A Net Positive Organization Grow with us! - at Food For Thought, instruction, advice, and assistance are always readily available, which is why our average tenure is 5 years. The U.S. average is 4.3 years, while the Hospitality industry average is only 2 years! Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach at or below the shoulder; lift and carry items up to 50 pounds for a moderate distance. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand and move during the length of shift; be able to bend and kneel through the shift. The employee is required to use their hands to handle tools, grasp, and control objects. Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble items. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously exposed to extreme temperatures. Working with knives, mincers, and other dangerous tools or equipment. EEO Statement Food For Thought provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations. E-Verify Participation Food For Thought participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.

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