Kitchen Events Team Member

The Weingarten; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant wine bar and restaurant as a key member of the kitchen staff! This exciting opportunity offers you the chance to work in a dynamic environment where you will prepare delicious food, manage kitchen operations, and collaborate with a passionate team. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of food quality and cleanliness while also leading shifts during busy times. If you are a motivated self-starter with a love for culinary arts and teamwork, this position is perfect for you. Enjoy the benefits of a flexible schedule and paid time off while being part of a memorable dining experience in Belleville.

Benefits

Retirement Plan

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year kitchen experience required.
• Must have IL SERVSafe Food Handler’s Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food orders while ensuring quality meets standards.
• Keep kitchen clean and organized for inspections.

Skills

Time management skills

Communication skills

Team player

Ability to manage competing priorities

Kitchen experience

Education

IL SERVSafe Food Handler’s Certification

IL Food Allergen Certification

IL Kitchen Manager’s Certification

Job description

Benefits:

• Retirement Plan
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

The Weingarten

Wine bar, restaurant & event venue in Belleville is seeking a motivated team member to join our kitchen staff this season!

Responsibilities:

• Receive and prepare food orders accurately while ensuring the food's quality meets The Weingarten’s standard.
• Receive and check in deliveries.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized and ready for inspection.
• Follow and enforce the rules and practices established by the kitchen manager and WG management.
• Fulfill opening and closing duties within the kitchen and manage staff in the absence of the kitchen manager.
• Must have communication skills to connect front and back of house.
• Under the kitchen manager’s guidance, applicants must be able to lead shifts through busy rushes and also keep staff busy with cleaning and projects during slower shifts.
• Assist kitchen manager with food prep and make prep judgments during shifts based on volume.
• Assist kitchen manager with event food preparations and plating.

Qualifications:

• IL SERVSafe Food Handler’s Certification required
• IL Food Allergen Certification preferred
• IL Kitchen Manager’s Certification preferred
• Time management skills, self-starter & team player
• Kitchen Experience - minimum 1 year
• Must be available weekends and open to 5-shifts minimum per week
• Must be physically able to carry/lift 20lbs of weight
• Must be able to work on your feet for long periods of time
• Ability to calmly manage competing priorities
• Communicate with multiple levels of management and ownership regarding the status of upcoming events, kitchen/staff issues and daily upkeep

Full-time hours available - flexibility with daytime & evening work is preferred.