Cook

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! in Chicago is hiring a Line Cook to manage the preparation, production, and presentation of menu items. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining food safety, quality standards, and effectively communicating any delays.

We offer benefits including restaurant discounts, health insurance, paid vacation, and a 401(k) plan. Candidates must be available to work different hours, including weekends, and be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely and effectively use necessary tools and equipment.
• Available to work a variety of hours and shifts, including weekends.
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Communicate any food delays or issues.

Skills

Multitasking

Effective communication

Food safety knowledge

Ability to lift 25 pounds

Job description

LINE COOK JOB DESCRIPTION

Line Cooks are responsible for the preparation, production and presentation of all menu items.

Essential Functions

• Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels
• Maintain food safety and quality standards
• Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
• Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator
• Maintain menu item counts and communicate to Management and service staff when quantities fall below restaurant specific minimum quantity
• Accurately account for all items coming out of the station
• Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and be a team player
• Other duties will be assigned as needed

A Few of Our Line Cook Benefits:

• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
• Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 401(k)

EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify