Prep Cook

Midtown Athletic Clubs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Dining Discounts

Wellness Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Midtown Athletic Clubs is seeking talented Prep Cooks for full-time and part-time roles on-site. You will wash, chop, store and prepare ingredients, and assist with sauces, garnishes, and standard recipes to support our restaurant operations.

The team emphasizes collaboration, safety, and high standards in food preparation. A background check is required, with benefits such as health/dental/vision and PTO for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Background check screening is required.
• Current ServSafe certification (food handler & allergens) preferred.
• Ability to pass background checks and provide excellent references.

Responsibilities

• Wash, chop, store, and handle ingredients.
• Prepare raw ingredients for use in recipes.
• Quickly and efficiently prepare sauces and garnishes per recipes and presentation standards.
• Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen areas to promote safety and member experience.
• Assist with periodic catering events.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Sanitation standards

Job description

Midtown is looking for a talented Full Time and Part Time Prep Cooks to enhance our stellar restaurant experience.

What You’ll Do

Our Prep Cooks are the heroes behind the scenes, assisting with the heart of our restaurants. They are motivated and passionate about helping others eat delicious and clean, convenient food. As an integral part of our F&B team, you’ll be preparing and artfully plating delicious meal options, and doing so while maintaining a safe & sanitary workspace.

Why You’ll Love It

• You’ll be joining a team that takes “collaboration” to another level. We work together to support all aspects of the food & beverage experience and we don’t hesitate to step outside our comfort zones to help one another be successful. This is a unique learning opportunity for you to become familiar with multiple areas of the business, including fitness, racquet sports, and spa.
• We offer full‑time associates benefits (health insurance, dental, vision, 401K, PTO/Sick time, Maternity & Paternity leave).

What Your Days Will Look Like

• Wash, chop, store, and handle ingredients
• Prepare raw ingredients for use in recipes
• Quickly and efficiently prepare sauces and garnishes and assist our cook with basic recipes, following established recipes and presentation standards
• Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen areas to promote a safe and enjoyable member experience
• Assist with periodic catering events

You’d Be a Great Fit If You…

• Are passionate about preparing and cooking delicious meals for others
• Can pass a background check screening
• Have excellent professional references
• Have a passion for helping others
• Display kindness
• Bring optimism to work each day
• Are relentless about showing pride in your work, every day
• Are willing to listen to constructive feedback and apply it moving forward
• Understand the importance of complying with Department of Health‑sanitary guidelines
• Can work gracefully and quickly under pressure
• Can stand for extended periods of time
• Can lift up to 50 pounds

Bonus Points If You Have

• At least one year of food preparation and cooking experience
• Teamwork and collaboration as part of your DNA
• Current ServSafe certification (food handler & allergen)
• An insatiable desire to deliver exceptionally consistent and meticulously prepared food & beverages as their language of hospitality.

The Other Stuff

Our prep cook team is on time and ready to deliver our best work. We anticipate problems and do our best to take preventative measures for our members. At times, we host member events that include the food & beverage department. We would hate to miss out on your application because you do not meet every requirement – transferrable skills and education will also be considered, so please do not hesitate to apply!

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program.

Compensation: $20–$22 per hour, depending on experience.

MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.