Cook (153)

Maxby Hospitality; Deer Park (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting wage

Flexible scheduling

Career advancement opportunities

Meal discounts

Paid vacation

Eligibility for health insurance

Eligibility for 401(k)

Job summary

Maxby Hospitality is looking for a part-time team member for Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano in Deer Park, IL. The role requires food preparation skills, adherence to recipes, and flexibility in working hours including weekends.

Join our team to enjoy competitive wages, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for career advancement. Enjoy meal discounts and eligibility for health insurance and a 401(k) plan as part of your employment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in food preparation in a scratch kitchen.
• Ability to follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients.
• Ability to read and speak English.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and holidays.
• High level of stamina to work on feet for extended periods.
• Ability to push, pull, reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh.
• Store all food and other items properly.
• Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients.
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking by washing and chopping.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment.

Skills

Food preparation experience

Ability to follow recipes

Multitasking

Flexibility to work weekends

English language proficiency

High stamina

Job description

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano is a casual Italian restaurant offering an extensive selection of house‑made and imported pastas, soups, salads, pizza, seafood, steaks and desserts prepared with the freshest ingredients available and served in a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere.

Job Details

Location: Deer Park BRI - Deer Park, IL 60010
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $15.00 - $18.00 hourly
Shift: Open Availability

Responsibilities

• Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh.
• Store all food and other items properly.
• Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients.
• Follow prep lists.
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, etc.
• Operate equipment following safety standards.
• Bake, grill, steam and broil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods.
• Present, garnish and arrange final dishes.
• Handle and store ingredients and food.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment and utensils.
• Execute opening and closing procedures.
• Set up workstations with required ingredients and equipment.
• Monitor station inventory levels and restock as needed.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, mixers, food processors, etc.

Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in food preparation in a scratch kitchen.
• Ability to follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients.
• Ability to read and speak English.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm and professional in a fast‑paced environment.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and holidays.
• High level of stamina to work on feet for extended periods.
• Ability to push, pull, reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Competitive starting wage ($16‑19 per hour, based on experience)
• Flexible scheduling
• Career advancement opportunities
• Meal discounts
• Paid vacation
• Eligibility for health insurance
• Eligibility for 401(k)

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or local law.