Kitchen Prep

Fogo de Chão; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary benefits

Pet insurance

Job summary

Fogo de Chão in Schaumburg, IL is hiring a Kitchen Prep team member to support our churrasco dining experience. You will prep salad bar items, sides, and desserts, ensure inventory quality, and help maintain a clean, efficient kitchen ready for service.

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time team members, plus life insurance and disability coverage; part-time options include MEC health coverage and voluntary benefits.

Qualifications

• Physical stamina required to stand and work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as part of prep tasks.
• Weekend and holiday availability required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and presents all salad bar items, side dishes and desserts according to recipe.
• Ensures high quality of inventory and fresh produce.
• Manages inventory levels and storage spaces; tracks expiration dates.
• Maintains cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Completes opening/closing shift duties as directed by management.

Skills

Physical stamina

Lift 50 lbs

Weekend availability

Job description

At Fogo de Chão, we strive to give our guests an unforgettable dining experience of discovery while showcasing the Culinary Art of Churrasco. Our mission is to ignite fire and joy to care for our team, our guests, and our communities. We believe better futures start when we bring our best to the table every day to Feed a Purposeful Future – starting with our team members. We feed our teams with fulfilling job opportunities, making space around the table so everyone feels welcome. At Fogo, we’ll provide you with a fulfilling career with professional and personal growth opportunities at every level. Our values of teamwork, integrity, excellence, humility and Deixa Comigo (we’ve got you!) are more than just words, it’s how we do things every day.

Now Hiring / Immediately Hiring:
Kitchen Prep

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides support through preparation and proper presentation of all salad bar items, side dishes and desserts according to recipe in an efficient manner.
• Ensures that the quality of all inventory and fresh produce are of the highest standards.
• Proper management of inventory levels including the storage area.
• Assists management with tracking of expiration dates on all products.
• Maintains cleanliness of all kitchen equipment and areas.
• Completes any beginning or closing shift duties as directed by management.

Requirements:

• Must be able to transport objects up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods of time, and work at a quick pace.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance are available for full-time, hourly Team Members on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Additionally, company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability are provided where allowed. We offer a comprehensive voluntary benefits package including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Coverage, Permanent Life, and Pet Insurance.

Part-Time Team Members are offered a Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Health plan in addition to Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance. Coverage for these plans can start as early as the first of the month following your hire date. Additionally, Part-Time Team Members are offered enrollment in voluntary benefits, including Pet Insurance, Legal, and ID Protection.

Fogo de Chão is an Equal Opportunity & E Verify Employer

This position has a pay range that starts at $15.00 and goes up to $18.00. Your rate is dependent upon your relevant work experience.