Cook - $15.75/hr.

Portillo's; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free shift meals

Career advancement opportunities

Educational benefits

Discounts on various services

Employee Assistance Program

Daily Pay access

Team Member appreciation events

Health insurance options

401(k) with company match

Paid life insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Portillo's in Glendale Heights is hiring a Cook to join our team. You will have the opportunity to prepare all our classic menu items while working in a fast-paced and fun environment. Enjoy a pay rate of $15.75 per hour, with additional incentives for late shifts and holidays. Benefits include flexible schedules, free meals, and health insurance options. Join us in creating lifelong memories for our guests and your fellow team members!

Qualifications

• Obsessed with food and eager to learn recipes for our menu items.
• Ability to work as a team player in a high-energy environment.
• Sense of urgency to keep the lines moving during peak times.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items as per recipes while maintaining quality standards.
• Collaborate with team members to create a fun and friendly environment.
• Monitor food levels and maintain portion control throughout the shift.

Job description

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.

Cook / Kitchen Responsibilities

• Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We’re looking for someone to prepare all the classics to order, including Italian Beef, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Fries and much more.
• Prepare fresh vegetables, sauces and so much more by following provided recipes and upholding our commitments to quality and sanitation.
• You are part of the show, have some fun and keep your station spotless.
• Work as a team player to help and serve others (team members and guests).
• Able to work with a sense of urgency to make our long lines look like a piece of cake, chocolate of course.
• Maintain proper portion control and monitor food levels throughout the shift – no worries, we will beef up your knowledge.

Compensation & Benefits

Hot dog! The pay rate for this role is $15.75 per hour.

• 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

• 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.