Full-Time CityGate Grille Café Cook & Attendant

CityGate Hospitality; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical Plans, Dental and Vision

401(k) Plan & Matching Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

9 Paid Holidays/Year

Hotel/Restaurant Discounts

Pet Insurance

Job summary

CityGate Hospitality's CityGate Grille Café is hiring a line cook to assist in daily food preparation and service. You will work with café cooks to prepare foods per orders and guidelines, set up your station, and ensure efficient operation of the kitchen.

We seek candidates with at least a high school diploma, culinary education or equivalent experience, and 1 year of line cook experience. Illinois food handler certification is required; flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary degree or pursuit of degree from a recognized culinary institute; or equivalent experience.
• 1 year experience as a line cook preferred.
• Illinois food handlers certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Assist café cooks in the preparation of foods according to guests’ orders or supervisors’ instructions, following approved procedures.
• Preps food for service in accordance with established standardized recipes.
• Sets up station and ensures that the work area is operated in an efficient manner.
• Follows recipes, portion controls and presentation specifications as set by the management.
• Restock items as needed throughout the shift.
• Supports all training of other staff members as needed.
• Informs supervisor of any kitchen equipment or machinery that is not working properly.
• Properly stores food in designated containers and areas according to health department guidelines.
• Assists in the cleaning, sanitation and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers and all storage areas.
• Follows all CGG departmental policies and procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Neat appearance

Team player

Flexible schedule

Education

HS Diploma

Culinary education

Job description

Department: CityGate Grille Café

Reports to: Sous Chef

Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Compensation: $18.00-21.00/hr, commensurate with experience and education

Additional Requirements: Must have AM availability, Monday-Friday

Role Summary: Assist in executing daily food preparation and service in the Calamos Café.

Responsibilities

• Assist café cooks in the preparation of foods according to guests’ orders or supervisors’ instructions, following approved procedures.
• Preps food for service in accordance with established standardized recipes.
• Sets up station and ensures that the work area is operated in an efficient manner.
• Follows recipes, portion controls and presentation specifications as set by the management.
• Restock items as needed throughout the shift.
• Supports all training of other staff members as needed.
• Informs supervisor of any kitchen equipment or machinery that is not working properly.
• Properly stores food in designated containers and areas according to health department guidelines.
• Assists in the cleaning, sanitation and organization or kitchen, walk-in coolers and all storage areas.
• Follows all CGG departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs all related duties as assigned.
• This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• High school Diploma or equivalent education.
• Culinary degree or pursuit of degree from a recognized culinary institute; or equivalent experience.

Experience

• One year experience as a line cook preferred.
• Knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures. Illinois food handlers certificate required.

Skills

• Must be organized, self-motivated, and proactive.
• Neat and clean appearance.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must have a flexible schedule and be available to work nights weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis.
• Must have a neat and clean appearance and uniform.

Benefits Offered:

The employer offers the following benefits to eligible employees in this position. Waiting periods, hours requirements and shared insurance premiums will apply. Full plan descriptions and additional details will be shared at the time of offer or upon request during the interview process.

• Major Medical Plans, Dental and Vision Insurance - single or family options available at employee’s election
• Basic Life & AD&D - 100% employer paid
• Short-Term Disability - 100% employer paid
• Supplemental Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Accident and Disability – single or family options available at employee’s election
• 401(k) Plan & Matching Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Time (up to 40 hours/year)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 9 Paid Holidays/Year
• Paid Jury Duty Time
• Paid Bereavement for immediate family members
• Partially-Paid Parental Leave
• Hotel/Restaurant Discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Incentive Programs

We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation and gender identity or any other protected class. Should you accept a contingent offer with CityGate Hospitality LLC, you will be required to successfully complete various pre-employment screenings such as a criminal background report. Should you be hired as an employee of the company, you will be required to submit documentation proving eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with Federal requirements. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.888-897-7781 dhs.gov/E-Verify