Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Rapid Diagnostics location in Lake Forest, IL.

Are you tired of working nights, weekends, and holidays? Your main work schedule will be structured around a M-F, 5:30am-2:00pm start and stop times, with occasional opportunities for weekend work as business dictates. If you are interested in working with a group of talented and driven individuals in a team environment, this is the place for you!

This position supports all phases of culinary operations for Abbott’s food service division and obeys all guidelines, health department regulations, and Abbott’s company policies. As a Sous Chef, you are responsible for contributing to the overall success of the corporate dining service program for the ARDx headquarters of Abbott Laboratories. Functions include taking direction from the J55 unit manager and senior chef. You will have daily exposure to hands-on creation of menu items, product ordering & maintaining appropriate inventory par levels. Following safety & sanitation protocols, serving Abbott’s employees and their guests with exceptional customer service, effectively achieve waste minimization and improve efficiencies throughout the operation.

What You’ll Work On

Maintain and utilize PPE/safety equipment provided

Use of knives, and machinery which contain sharp objects

Standing and walking for long periods of time during much of your shift

Move safely throughout all areas of the BOH and FOH spaces

Work in space with variable noise levels, ventilation, smoke, and extreme temperatures

Have basic English reading and writing skills

Be able to multi-task effectively

Frequently reach, feel, bend, stoop and carry

Physical ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs

Must be able to work in both warm and cool environments, indoors and outdoors

Key Responsibilities

Knowledge of large-volume cooking & batch preparation processes

Assist in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various menu items

Assist with planning, creating daily menus, and updating standardized recipe books

Aid with managing costs and controlling expenditures

Ability to follow and write standardized recipes in a large-volume format

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and online vendor ordering portals

Ensure food products, and presentation are of the highest quality, and are prepared to serve in a timely manner

Assure adherence to all standards, preparation, recipes, and presentation in conjunction with recipe specifications

Monitor holding and storage operations, stocking and food rotation, and guarantee food service sanitation standards are met

Demonstrate the ability to be adaptable, friendly and willing to collaborate effectively with the team

Required Qualifications

4 years of related culinary experience

Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations

Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation

ServSafe or Department of Health Manager Certification are preferred

ServSafe Allergan Awareness Certification is preferred

Associate degree in culinary arts is preferred

Education Level: High School diploma or GED

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $18.30 – $36.60 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.