Cook / Kitchen - $17/hr.

Portillo's; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a well-known establishment where your culinary skills can shine! This role involves preparing delicious classic dishes and ensuring a clean, welcoming kitchen environment. With flexible schedules and competitive pay, including daily access to your earnings, you’ll find plenty of opportunities for growth and development. Enjoy various perks, including free shift meals, educational benefits, and a supportive workplace culture that values teamwork and fun. If you’re passionate about food and eager to learn, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Daily Pay

$2/hr. premium for closing shifts

Time-Off Program

Comprehensive Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Free shift meals

Educational benefits

Employee Assistance Programs

Team Member referral bonus

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare food according to recipes and maintain cleanliness.
• Strong teamwork skills and a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare classic menu items like Italian Beef and Burgers to order.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen station.

Skills

Food Preparation

Teamwork

Sanitation Practices

Sense of Urgency

Education

High School Diploma

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 include:

• 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?

• Flexible schedules.
• 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.

*Working Full-time (30 hours or more per week)? You will receive all the above and more…Here’s what you’ll be eligible for:

• 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.