New Store Opening: Kitchen Teammate — Bucktown

Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Training & development

Job summary

Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea is opening a Bucktown café in Chicago and seeking enthusiastic Kitchen Teammates. You will help prepare and plate menu items, support daily kitchen operations, and uphold standards of quality, freshness, and presentation.

On-site roles require a positive, reliable team player with kitchen experience, flexibility for mornings, weekends, and holidays, and a Food Handler Certification or willingness to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen, food preparation, or restaurant experience preferred.
• A positive, reliable, and team-oriented attitude.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow recipes, preparation procedures, and quality standards.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to food safety, cleanliness, and consistency.
• Availability for early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Food Handler Certification or willingness to obtain one as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble menu items according to Fairgrounds’ recipes, portioning, and presentation standards.
• Complete daily prep tasks accurately and efficiently to support smooth service.
• Maintain food quality, freshness, and consistency throughout each shift.
• Support daily opening and closing procedures, restocking, and kitchen checklists.
• Monitor ingredient availability and communicate inventory needs to leadership.
• Label, date, store, and rotate ingredients to maintain freshness and minimize waste.
• Keep kitchen equipment, storage areas, and workstations clean and service-ready.
• Collaborate with teammates and leadership to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Communicate proactively and support teammates during busy periods.
• Take initiative, welcome feedback, and demonstrate a willingness to learn.

Job description

Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea is opening a Bucktown café in Chicago and seeking enthusiastic Kitchen Teammates. You will help prepare and plate menu items, support daily kitchen operations, and uphold standards of quality, freshness, and presentation.

On-site roles require a positive, reliable team player with kitchen experience, flexibility for mornings, weekends, and holidays, and a Food Handler Certification or willingness to obtain one.