Cashier - $17.25/hr.

Portillo's

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 19,604 - 27,922

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

$2 hourly for late shifts and cold weather

Flexible schedules

Free shift meals

Educational benefits

Employee discounts

Daily Pay access

Job summary

Join a leading company in the restaurant industry as a Cashier in Chicago! Portillo's is looking for friendly individuals to provide excellent customer service and ensure a delightful dining experience. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and numerous benefits like free meals, discounts, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

Friendly and welcoming demeanor for guest interactions.
Ability to take orders accurately and handle payments.
Skills in catering orders and planning events.

Responsibilities

Greet guests and provide exceptional customer service.
Take orders accurately and manage payments efficiently.
Assist guests in planning special events and catering orders.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Urgency

Job description

Join to apply for the Cashier - $17.25/hr. role at Portillo's

Cashier Responsibilities Include

Greet our guests with a friendly smile and provide BUN-believable customer service.

Describe our delicious menu items and answer any questions the guest may have.
Quickly and accurately take orders and take payments both behind the cashier counter and outside in the drive thru.
Able to work with a sense of urgency to make our long lines look like a piece of cake, chocolate of course.
Work as a team player to help and serve others (team member and guests).
Pass out food orders to guest while cleverly rhyming order numbers with your freestyle skills and be everyone’s favorite person- the one that hands out the food!
Take catering and take-out orders over the phone. Check to ensure on-line, catering and phone orders for accuracy, accept payment, serve alcoholic beverages (must be 21) and help guests plan their special events.

Job Description

At Portillo’s we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and that means providing a safe, welcoming workplace where we can live our Values of Family, Greatness, Energy and Fun.

Cashier Responsibilities Include

Greet our guests with a friendly smile and provide BUN-believable customer service.

Describe our delicious menu items and answer any questions the guest may have.
Quickly and accurately take orders and take payments both behind the cashier counter and outside in the drive thru.
Able to work with a sense of urgency to make our long lines look like a piece of cake, chocolate of course.
Work as a team player to help and serve others (team member and guests).
Pass out food orders to guest while cleverly rhyming order numbers with your freestyle skills and be everyone’s favorite person- the one that hands out the food!
Take catering and take-out orders over the phone. Check to ensure on-line, catering and phone orders for accuracy, accept payment, serve alcoholic beverages (must be 21) and help guests plan their special events.

What’s in it for you?

Hot dog! The pay rate for this role is $17.25 per hour. This position is also served with:

An additional $2/hour for all hours worked after 11pm, $2/hour when working outside in temperatures below 33 degrees Fahrenheit, and $3/hour to work on holidays*
Flexible schedules
Free shift meals
Career advancement opportunities - we’re growing!
Educational benefits
Perks and discounts - access to hundreds of discounts from movie tickets to gym memberships and more
Free counseling and support resources through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Daily Pay: Access your pay when you need it!
Monthly “Franks a Lot” Team Member appreciation

Benefits

Working full time (30 hours or more per week)? You’ll also be eligible for a bun-believable benefits package that includes:

Your choice of health insurance from among three medical plans that feature enhanced mental health coverage, two dental plans, and a vision plan
A flexible time off program
Our 401(k) with company match
Paid life insurance
Beef Stock – our Employee Stock Purchase Plan**, offering our Team Members a discount on Portillo’s stock
Flexible Spending Accounts - healthcare and dependent care
Voluntary Benefits like pet insurance, critical illness coverage, and identity theft insurance
Learn more about our benefits here
Easter, Memorial Day, July 4, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Day
Must have worked at Portillo’s for 1 year with an average of at least 20 hours over a 6-month period

Military Veterans Encouraged to apply

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned. This job may be reviewed as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.

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