Prep Cook

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life and Accident Protection

401(k)

Job summary

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! in Chicago, Illinois is seeking Prep Cooks to join their vibrant team. As a Prep Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and producing foods and garnishes for service. Candidates should possess effective communication skills and the ability to multi-task in a busy kitchen environment.

The position offers various benefits including restaurant discounts, medical and dental insurance, and a 401(k). If you're passionate about cooking and thrive in a team-oriented atmosphere, apply now!

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate in both written and spoken directions.
• Strong multi-tasking abilities in a busy environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items for menu items according to recipes.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Effective communication

Multi-tasking under stress

Food safety knowledge

Tools

Knives

Job description

Prep Cook Job Description

We’re hiring people to join our team as PREP COOKS! Prep Cooks at Cafe Ba‑Ba‑Reeba! will prepare and produce readying foods, garnishes and condiments used on the line or for service.

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)

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

Equal Opportunity Employment

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