Kitchen Staff: Grill Cook, Prep Cook, Dishwasher, and Lobby Custodian

Cafe Zupas; Kildeer (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Kitchen Team Member where you can thrive in a positive and energetic environment. This role offers a structured career path with opportunities for growth, including five raises in your first year! Enjoy a set daytime schedule with no late nights or Sundays, and savor free high-quality meals during your shifts. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values real food and real ingredients, ensuring a delightful experience for both staff and guests. If you're driven, adaptable, and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow in the culinary world.

Benefits

Free meals during shifts

50% off food while working

Set schedule

Hands-on training

Positive work culture

Qualifications

• Available to work 3-5 shifts a week with kitchen experience preferred.
• Quick and detail-oriented in prepping and cooking.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh produce and cook house-made soups daily.
• Organize and maintain a clean lobby and kitchen.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Detail-oriented

Quick learner

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Advanced dishwasher

Job description

Kitchen Staff – 5 Raises Your First Year & Set Schedule

• Eligible for 5 Raises in 1st Year
• Daytime Set Schedule - No Sundays, Early Mornings, or Late Nights
• Free house-made, high-quality meal with every shift worked
• 100’s of Leadership Positions Available to Grow Into

Sound too good to be true? Our Kitchen Team Members know exactly when and how to get their next promotion and raise. Every team member has a defined career path that they control. It's just one example of many that make Cafe Zupas the best place to work!

At Café Zupas, we serve house-made and globally-inspired soups, salads, sandwiches, and desserts in our next generation kitchens. You’ll find real, whole food that is prepared daily on-site, and we believe our team is the key to what makes our concept so incredible.

With every decision we make, we ask is it right for our team members and our guests. It’s why we source the best ingredients, make everything in-house, and mentor team members each day. We believe it’s the only way to do business.

How We Nourish The Good Life:

• Growing brand [yes, that means growth for you too!]
• Real food, real ingredients
• Personalized schedules
• Prep & soup cook shifts daily between 8am-4pm
• Dish & lobby daytime and evening shifts available
• No grease, grills, fryers or microwaves
• Organized kitchens and efficient processes
• 50% off food while you’re working
• Sundays are for you [we’re closed]
• Hands-on and personal training
• Fun culture of positivity and gratitude
• Modern, energetic environment
• Set expectations – no guessing
• And of course, competitive pay!

Life as a Kitchen Team Member (soup cook, prep cook, dish, lobby):

• Prepare fresh produce for menu items
• Cook our house-made soups, spreads, and dressings daily
• Organize and maintain a clean lobby
• Manage our advanced dishwasher and cleansing station
• Be good to others. Be good to yourself!

Is it a fit? We’re looking for a team member that is:

• Available to work at least three to five shifts a week
• Kitchen experience preferred; not required
• Quick and detail-oriented when prepping and cooking
• Able to maintain a clean and organized kitchen
• Growth minded, driven, and precise
• A quick learner in a fast-paced environment
• Adaptable to new processes and systems

Become part of a collaborative group that values teamwork above all else. As a company, we continue to innovate, challenge the norm in the restaurant space and create a place where our team and guests feel energized.

We opened our first location back in 2004. Today we have over 55 kitchens across 8 states and are continuing to quickly join more communities each year. Become part of the adventure today!