Kitchen Prep

Workstream; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meal

Medical insurance

Birthday gift

Job summary

Workstream is hiring for a Kitchen Prep role in Chicago. You will set up and stock stations, prepare food, plate dishes attractively, and operate kitchen equipment safely to ensure quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities include opening/closing duties, following management policies, and upholding health, safety, and sanitation standards while providing staff meals and participating in on-site discounts and benefits.

Qualifications

• California Food Handler Certificate is required.
• Cooking and prep experience or back-of-house experience preferred.
• Fluent in English; Mandarin and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies.
• Prepare all food items in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Plate food attractively to maximize customer enjoyment.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Clean and maintain station with safety and sanitation.
• Complete opening and closing duties each shift.
• Follow policies and processes communicated by management.
• Adhere to health, safety, and sanitation standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of kitchen prep

Proactive service

English fluency

Education

California Food Handler Certificate

Job description

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The Kitchen Prep is to produce the highest quality food with precision and accuracy, continually observing and implementing the proper quality‑assurance and food‑safety procedures. To include daily prep, preparing ingredients, keeping kitchen clean and orderly.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, carry, deliver items weighing up to 20-40 pounds throughout an eight-hour shift
• Ability to safely utilize knives and equipment.
• Ability to stand and walk continually throughout an eight-hour shift
• Ability to bend, stoop and reach for products and items
• Ability to work to various temperature environment, for example low temperature in the refrigerator and high temperature in the cooking area
• Ability to work in loud areas, for example, the music for special performance and/or loud noise from the dishwasher machine
• Ability to attend work as scheduled, working various schedules and shifts throughout normal business hours

Education & Qualifications:

• California Food Handler Certificate
• Cooking and Prep experience or Back of the House experience preferred
• Fluent in English / Preferred languages: Mandarin and Spanish

Responsibilities:

• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
• Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
• Plates food in an attractive manner to maximize customer enjoyment
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safety and efficiently
• Clean and maintain station in practicing good safety and sanitation
• Quickly complete opening and closing duties each shift - setting up and tearing down the line to ensure you, your peers and your' location are set for success.
• Follow all policies and processes communicated by your Manager or the Company.
• Strictly adhere to all Company and government health and safety standards with a focus on Human Safety; Food Safety and Chemical Safety and Sanitation Standards
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Provides employees discounts to dine at all 1400+ Haidilao Hot Pot locations globally
• Provides on-site staff meal
• Provides medical insurance to qualified full-time employees
• Provides Birthday gift and celebration

Requirements:

• Able to anticipate needs of others in the kitchen and proactively work to meet those needs
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of restaurant prep and cooking methods
• Obtain the California Food Handler Certificate