Prep Cook

Beatrix - Streeterville; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

Job summary

Beatrix - Streeterville (1210) in Chicago is seeking Prep Cooks to join our team. Responsibilities include food preparation, ensuring food safety, and effective communication in a busy kitchen environment. Benefits include restaurant discounts, health insurance, paid vacation, and a 401(k). Ideal candidates should be able to multi-task, work flexible hours including weekends, and lift up to 50 pounds. Join us in serving comfort food with a healthful twist in a vibrant neighborhood setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow recipes and special requests.
• Able to work flexible hours, including weekends.
• Experience safely using kitchen equipment, including knives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items and ingredients as needed.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Communicate any food delays or kitchen issues.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Multi-tasking in a busy environment

Knowledge of food safety standards

Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Job description

We’re hiring people to join our team as PREP COOKS!

A Few of Our Prep Cook Benefits:

• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
• Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 401(k)

Beatrix is a neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant and meeting place in Chicago’s River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market, Loop and Oak Brook neighborhoods serving weekday breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. The menu features comfort food with a healthful twist, with favorites including the Light & Fluffy Lemon Pancakes, Green Chili & Chicken Enchiladas, Prime Burger and more. Beatrix is also known for the iconic coffee bar and bakery counter in each location offering signature cookies, in-house pastries, Fresh‑Squeezed Juices and Beatrix Coffee Roasters coffee drinks.

EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

PREP COOK JOB DESCRIPTION

Prep Cooks are responsible for the preparation and production of readying foods, garnishes and condiments to be used on the line or for service.

Essential Functions

• Prepare food items and ingredients needed for menu items according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Ability to multi‑task calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels
• Maintain food safety and quality standards
• Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
• Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator
• Accurately account for all items coming out of the kitchen
• Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and be a team player
• Other duties will be assigned as needed