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 your culinary skills can shine! As a key member of the kitchen staff, you will create delicious meals that bring joy to our guests. This role emphasizes teamwork and a fun work environment, allowing you to thrive while preparing classic dishes like Italian Beef and Hot Dogs. With competitive pay, flexible benefits, and opportunities for career advancement, this position is perfect for those who love food and enjoy working in a dynamic atmosphere. If you're passionate about delivering great service and making memories, this is the place for you!

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Free Shift Meals

Educational Benefits

Employee Assistance Programs

Team Member Referral Bonus

Monthly Team Member Appreciation

401(k) with Company Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Discounts on Various Services

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and maintaining high sanitation standards.
• Strong teamwork and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare classic menu items like Italian Beef and Burgers to order.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work station.
• Work efficiently to manage food levels and portion control.

Skills

Food Preparation

Teamwork

Sanitation Practices

Sense of Urgency

Customer Service

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:

• 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 stage, I mean station spotless.
• Work as a team player to help and serve others (team member 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.

What’s in it for you?

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

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

Full-time Benefits:

• The choice of 3 Medical Plans, including a PPO, HDHP with Portillo’s HSA contribution.
• Dental and Vision Plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare, dependent care and commuter).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Voluntary Benefits: pet insurance, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, identity theft insurance.
• 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.