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Cook (M-F 5:30am - 2pm)

AbbVie · North Chicago, IL · Full time · Other

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 30, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

How do you prep for the next day when you are already tired?

What they are checking: The posting names prepping for the next day at the end of the shift.

Monday to Friday, half past five in the morning to two, in North Chicago. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: The posting states the hours and the days in the title.

What would you do

How do you handle a special request in the middle of service?

What they are checking: The posting names being available for special requests.

What food safety rules do you never bend, even when you are behind?

What they are checking: The posting names following all food safety, sanitation and workplace safety guidelines.

You find a piece of equipment that is not working safely. What do you do?

What they are checking: The posting names immediately reporting unsafe conditions or equipment issues.

About the work

Tell me about your cooking experience.

What they are checking: The posting requires cooking experience and knowledge of food preparation.

Walk me through your morning from opening to the line being ready.

What they are checking: The posting lays out opening coolers, ovens, fryers, steam tables and breakfast service in order.

How do you keep quality up while batch cooking through a lunch rush?

What they are checking: The posting names serving at lunch and continuing to batch cook.

How do you cool and store food properly after service?

What they are checking: The posting names discarding or cooling product down properly and putting it away.

How do you store, label and rotate product?

What they are checking: The posting names properly storing, labeling and rotating food products for freshness.

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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. Responsibilities • Open all coolers, turn on all ovens, fryers, steam tables; turn on salad bar and fruit bar. Set up bread and butter and other breakfast condiments. Start with cooking hot cereals and cooking breakfast meats in the ovens. • Make eggs and any breakfast specials, then make any pastries on the menu for the day; make breakfast sandwiches and have line set up by opening of café. • Prep for next day and be available for any special requests. • Prep grill position for lunch. • Serve at lunch and continue to batch cook while also taking care of all guests. • After lunch service, take food off line and discard or cool product down properly and put away. Clean steam table and grill, including area underneath the counter. • Continue to wipe down area, do GFS order, prep for the next day' Food Safety & Sanitation • Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety guidelines. • Use proper PPE and practice as you go. • Maintain a clean and sanitized work area, equipment, and tools. • Properly store, label, and rotate food products to ensure freshness. • Immediately report any unsafe conditions or equipment issues to management • 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. • Cashiering experience. • 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. • HS Diploma or GED • Overtime required, flexible work schedule at times. Willing to work in any other job duties that may be assigned. • Valid Driver's license and good driving record 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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