Prep Cook

Bub City- Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

EAP - Mental Health

Paid Vacation

BCBS Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life and Accident Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Bub City in Chicago is hiring Prep Cooks to join our kitchen team. You will prepare foods, garnishes and condiments for line service, following recipes and special requests.

We offer a range of benefits and a busy, lively environment consistent with Bub City's Nashville-inspired concept, lunch through late night service, and a commitment to teamwork and safety. Weekend shifts required.

Qualifications

• Prepare ingredients and items per recipes and requests.
• Work hours include weekends.
• Safely use knives and kitchen tools.
• Must read thermometer correctly.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and stand for a full shift.

Responsibilities

• Follow portioning controls and par levels.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Read a thermometer accurately.
• Communicate delays or issues to Coordinator.
• Follow allergy procedures and restrictions.
• Comply with safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Be a team player and follow Employee Handbook.

Skills

Food preparation

Multitasking

Communication

Team player

Shift flexibility

Knife handling

Kitchen safety

Read thermometer

Tools

Knives

Food thermometer

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)

Chicago's original country bar and the home base of Windy City Smokeout, Bub City brings the all-day Nashville party vibe with live music, up-and-coming bands, Sing-Along Thursdays, and the wildly popular Live Band Karaoke Night. Famous for fried chicken, double burgers, and house-smoked meats, Bub City is open for lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, and late-night dining. Bub City offers more than 125+ different whiskeys from well-known and independent distilleries throughout the country.

Caring. Creative. Careers.

Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.

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