As a Prep Cook at Shedd Aquarium, you play a vital role in ensuring each meal meets our high standards of quality, taste, and presentation. You will be responsible for preparing ingredients, cooking simple menu items, and assisting with food assembly and plating, all while maintaining a clean and organized work environment. Your attention to detail, dedication to food safety standards, and collaborative attitude help ensure that our guests have an exceptional dining experience every time.

Essential Responsibilities

• Food Preparation: Prepare ingredients and assemble simple dishes such as salads, sandwiches, and sides in accordance with Sodexo Live!'s recipes and standards.
• Cooking & Plating: Grill, fry, and cook simple menu items, paying close attention to presentation and adhering to any special guest requests.
• Quality Control: Ensure each dish is prepared accurately, consistently, and in line with established guidelines to satisfy guest expectations.
• Communication & Teamwork: Work collaboratively with other kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure food is served promptly, communicating effectively to maintain an organized and efficient kitchen.
• Cleanliness & Sanitation: Maintain cleanliness in food prep areas and adhere to all food safety and sanitation standards, ensuring a safe environment for both guests and team members.
• Problem Solving & Memorable Experiences: Act as a passionate problem solver and memory maker, going the extra mile to create a warm, welcoming experience for every guest, whether local or visiting.

Other Requirements

• Able to operate safely and effectively in an environment with wet floors, temperature extremes, and noise, and can lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used by guests.

Why Join Us

At Shedd Aquarium, you'll be part of a collaborative and innovative team culture dedicated to creating memorable guest experiences. As a member of the Sodexo Live! team, you'll be supporting Shedd Aquarium's mission to make a difference every day—for animals, for conservation, and for our guests. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about food, guest satisfaction, and supporting Shedd's conservation values.

Join us in making a difference at Shedd Aquarium and delivering an exceptional culinary experience for all guests!

Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Thank you for expressing interest in employment with Sodexo Live!. While only those candidates considered for this position will be contacted, your resume will remain on file for 90 days.

Sodexo Live! is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

• Collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Support for Shedd Aquarium's mission and conservation values.
• Opportunity to create memorable guest experiences.

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in food preparation in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Attention to detail in following recipes and maintaining food quality.
• Professional and friendly demeanor in guest interactions.
• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Excellent communication skills for effective teamwork.