Cook - River Roast

Levy Restaurants; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay (early access to wages)

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Levy Restaurants is looking for a Cook for the River Roast location in Chicago. The role involves preparing food according to established policies and ensuring quality food service.

The ideal candidate will have experience in food preparation, cleanliness, and the ability to follow safety protocols. Benefits include Instapay, shopping programs, and wellness initiatives.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Experience in maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and operating kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to recipes.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving.
• Reports needed maintenance and assists in ordering food supplies.

Job description

Levy Sector

Position Title: Cook - River Roast

Pay Range: $19.00 to $23.00

Location: 315 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60654.

Job Summary

Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty. Tastes all prepared food items.
• Uses established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food‑handling procedures.
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
• Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Attends in‑service and safety meetings.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
• Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
• Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others.
• Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
  • The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
  • The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
  • The use of slip‑resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Benefits

• Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Program
• Discount Marketplace
• Employee Assistance Program

Background Screening Requirement

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.