AM Pastry Prep Cook Hourly

Boka Restaurant Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned culinary team at a prestigious restaurant group in Chicago! As an AM Pastry Prep Cook, you'll craft exquisite pastries while adhering to the highest safety and sanitation standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn from award-winning chefs and be part of a vibrant kitchen environment. With a focus on teamwork and dedication, you will contribute to a menu that celebrates both tradition and innovation. If you're passionate about pastry and eager to grow your culinary skills, this is the perfect position for you!

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Voluntary Benefits Package

Employer-sponsored mental health program

401(k) program

Career mentorship

Dining incentives across establishments

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Demonstrate basic pastry techniques and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce pastry items while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.
• Follow standardized recipes to ensure quality and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Multitasking skills

Knife skills

Job description

Boka Restaurant Group and Executive Chef Chris Pandel are currently seeking AM Pastry Prep Cooks to join the team of Swift & Sons, located in Chicago's famed Fulton Market District!

Benefits & Perks:

• Health, Dental, and Voluntary Benefits Package (available after 90 days)
• Employer-sponsored mental health and resource program
• 401(k) program
• Career mentorship and growth potential
• Dining incentives across our 20+ establishments

About Boka Restaurant Group:

Boka Restaurant Group is a James Beard Award-winning group, anchored by partnerships with some of America’s greatest chefs. We believe genuine hospitality makes the world a more human place. We support each other, care for our communities, and work together to build the world we want to live in. View our restaurants here: https://www.bokagrp.com/

About Swift & Sons Steakhouse:

At Swift & Sons, guests experience tradition and innovation. The steak is a highlight, complemented by Chef Chris Pandel’s meat-forward menu, extensive bar program with seasonal cocktails and rare spirits, and a new dessert menu that pays homage to the past while shaping the future of steak dining.

AM Pastry Prep Responsibilities:

• Produce pastry items while maintaining safety and sanitation standards
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely
• Demonstrate basic pastry techniques and knife skills
• Prepare, stock, and maintain stations with proper sanitation
• Follow standardized recipes to ensure quality
• Maintain cleanliness and organization, following FIFO procedures
• Complete opening, mid-shift, and closing procedures promptly

Qualifications:

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Multitasking skills and calm demeanor

This position is ideal for dedicated individuals seeking to provide excellent service and be part of a hardworking, fun team.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift up to 10 pounds regularly, up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Use tools, equipment, and cleaning chemicals safely and effectively
• Stand and walk throughout the shift, including navigating stairs and uneven surfaces
• Expose to hot and cold environments

If you meet the requirements, are passionate, dedicated, and a team player, we want to hear from you!