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Cook - Corporate Catering (M-F 5:30am to 2:00pm)

AbbVie · North Chicago, IL · Full time · Other

Posted Jul 9, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you helped a coworker during a busy service.

What they are checking: Whether they notice when a coworker is buried and step in without being asked, because a kitchen only works when people cover for each other.

The shift is Monday to Friday from 5:30 a.m. How do you make sure you are reliable for an early start?

What they are checking: Whether they have a concrete routine for a 5:30 a.m. start, because one no-show on an early shift leaves the whole kitchen behind.

What would you do

Walk me through how you would plan your morning to have lunch ready on time.

What they are checking: Whether they work backward from service time and start the longest-cooking items first, because a late lunch in corporate catering is a visible failure.

A guest asks whether a dish has nuts. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they check the recipe and admit uncertainty instead of guessing, because a wrong answer about nuts can send a guest to the hospital.

A large catering order comes in on a busy day. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can plan and sequence a large order without letting the regular daily service slip, which is the core balancing act of this job.

How do you handle a guest complaint about food?

What they are checking: Whether they listen, stay calm and fix the problem for the guest, since in corporate dining the same people come back every single day.

About the work

How do you decide what leftovers can be reused safely?

What they are checking: Whether they know the real rules on cooling, dating and reheating, because one bad call on leftovers can make a whole office sick.

What temperatures do you hold hot food at, and how do you check it?

What they are checking: Whether they know safe holding temperatures and actually check them with a thermometer, since guessing is how foodborne illness reaches a line.

How do you make sure the team knows portion sizes and ingredients before service?

What they are checking: Whether they brief the team before service so portions stay consistent and allergen questions get correct answers from anyone on the line.

How do you keep your station clean and sanitized throughout a shift?

What they are checking: Whether cleaning is a steady habit through the shift rather than a rush at the end, because sanitation lapses are how kitchens fail inspections.

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The full job description

As published by AbbVie.

As a member of the Foodservice Team it is your responsibility to be a good team member and take initiative to assist others as need to insure we provide excellent guest service. • As a member of the Foodservice Team it is your responsibility to be a good team member and take initiative to assist others as need to insure we provide excellent guest service. • Set up sanitizing and cleaning bucket, wipe down work space; prepare steam table diagram, pull out yesterday’s cart and decide what can be done with leftovers. • Start with preparing the soup, next begin to prepare whatever item takes the longest to cook, then continue with the remaining foods. Store in cooler until ready to cook for service. • Continue monitoring food as it is cooking and prepare side items; check with catering and the breakfast cook if they need anything; work with Grill cook to unsure they are ok with the special for the day. • Prepare for set up of the steam table for lunch and setting up display section. • Continue to set line and make sure all is out on time; if there is catering make sure you have that, check with grill cook, salad area, and Deli area to ensure they are all set • Pre-Service - make sure everyone is aware of the portion size and what is in the product and how it was prepared. • Help out with serving; be available to our guests to ensure any questions are answered. • Prepare for next day: Place GFS Order. • Working hours are 5:30AM - 2:30PM CST, with occasional weekend shift. • HS Diploma or GED required. • Four years cooking experience with some knowledge of menu development. • Culinary certification preferred. Sanitation certificate preferred. • Knowledge of volume production and batch cooking. • Cooking experience with knowledge of how to prepare eggs, sauces, casseroles and sandwiches. Volume production and batch cooking is a must. • Self-motivated, excellent communication skills with proven track record in providing excellent guest service. • Must be able to follow verbal instructions, written recipes and instructions for menu items. • Knowledge of the Foodservice menu system, knowledge of the GFS ordering system and the ability to order using the GFS computer ordering system. • Proactive team player, flexible with strong organizational skills. • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to adapt to change in a positive manner. • Overtime required, flexible work schedule at times. Willing to work in any other job duties that may be assigned. Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​ • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. ​ • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​ • This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​ Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. ​ AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

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