Cook / Kitchen - $17.25/hr.

Portillo's Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a forward-thinking restaurant where you'll create lifelong memories for guests and fellow team members. As a key player, you'll prepare delicious classics like Italian Beef and Burgers, ensuring quality and sanitation while having fun in a dynamic work environment. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and numerous benefits, including career advancement opportunities and a supportive workplace culture. If you're passionate about food and teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity to thrive and grow in your career.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Daily Pay Access

$2/hr Premium for Closing Shifts

Free Shift Meals

Educational Benefits

Employee Assistance Programs

Team Member Referral Bonus

401(k) with Company Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and maintaining cleanliness.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare classic dishes like Italian Beef and Burgers to order.
• Maintain food quality and sanitation standards.
• Work efficiently to manage long lines during peak hours.

Skills

Food Preparation

Teamwork

Sanitation Standards

Sense of Urgency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.

Responsibilities:

1. 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.
2. Prepare fresh vegetables, sauces, and so much more by following provided recipes and upholding our commitments to quality and sanitation.
3. You are part of the show, have some fun and keep your station spotless.
4. Work as a team player to help and serve others (team members and guests).
5. Able to work with a sense of urgency to make our long lines look easy.
6. Maintain proper portion control and monitor food levels throughout the shift.

What’s in it for you?

1. Competitive pay – Daily Pay: Access your pay when you need it.
2. We pay a $2/hr. premium to our closing team members for all hours they work after 11pm!
3. Time-Off Program.
4. Comprehensive Benefits for full-time *See below.
5. Career advancement opportunities – We’re growing!
6. $3/hr. increase on 5 holidays**.
7. Free shift meals.
8. Educational benefits (skill and professional development, university partnerships).
9. Perks and discounts: access to hundreds of discounts from movie tickets to gym memberships and more.
10. Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) access to counseling and support resources.
11. Monthly “Franks a Lot” Team Member appreciation.
12. Team Member referral bonus + quarterly gift.
13. Anniversary awards.

**Easter, Memorial Day, July 4, Christmas Eve, New Year's Day.

Full-Time Benefits:

1. The choice of 3 Medical Plans, including a PPO, HDHP with Portillo’s HSA contribution.
2. Dental and Vision Plans.
3. Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare, dependent care, and commuter).
4. 401(k) with company match.
5. Voluntary Benefits: pet insurance, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, identity theft insurance.
6. Beef Stock – our Employee Stock Purchase Plan*.

*Must have worked at Portillo’s for 1 year with an average of at least 20 hours over a 6-month period.

Military Veterans are encouraged to apply.