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 114,000 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 contributionTuition 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 Corporate Headquarters in Abbott Park, IL in the General Engineering Services division.

Are you tired of working nights, weekends, and holidays? Your main work schedule will be structured around a M-F, 6:00am - 2:30pm 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!

What You’ll Work On

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 global headquarters of Abbott Laboratories.Functions include taking direction from the AP6D senior chef, sr. sous chef and food service management. 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 achieves waste minimization and improves efficiencies throughout the operation. Knowledge of large-volume cooking & batch preparation processesAssist in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various menu itemsSupport with planning, creating daily menus, and updating standardized recipe booksAid with managing costs and controlling expendituresAbility to follow and write standardized recipes in a large-volume formatBasic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and online vendor ordering portalsEnsure food products, and presentation are of the highest quality, and are prepared to serve in a timely mannerAssure adherence to all standards, preparation, recipes, and presentation in conjunction with recipe specificationsMonitor holding and storage operations, stocking and food rotation, and guarantee food service sanitation standards are metDemonstrate the ability to be adaptable, friendly and willing to collaborate effectively with the team

Required Qualifications:

4 years of related culinary experienceExperience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operationsKnowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentationServSafe or Department of Health Manager Certification are preferredServSafe Allergan Awareness Certification is preferredAssociate degree in culinary arts is preferredEducation Level: High School diploma or GEDMaintain and utilize PPE/safety equipment providedUse of knives, and machinery which contain sharp objectsStanding and walking for long periods of time during the majority of your shiftMove safely throughout all areas of the BOH and FOH spacesWork in space with variable noise levels, ventilation, smoke, and extreme temperaturesHave basic English reading and writing skillsBe able to multi-task effectivelyFrequently reach, feel, bend, stoop and carryPhysical ability to lift and carry up to 50lbsMust be able to work in both warm and cool environments, indoors and outdoorsKnowledge of large-volume cooking & batch preparation processesBasic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and online vendor ordering portalsEnsure food products, and presentation are of the highest quality, and are prepared to serve in a timely mannerAssure adherence to all standards, preparation, recipes, and presentation in conjunction with recipe specificationMonitor holding and storage operations, stocking and food rotation, and guarantee food service sanitation standards are metDemonstrate the ability to be adaptable, friendly and willing to collaborate effectively with the team

Preferred Qualifications

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

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 $16.45 – $32.85 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.