Prep Cook

Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Medical Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Inc is hiring Prep Cooks in Chicago, Illinois. As a Prep Cook, you will be responsible for preparing food items and supporting the kitchen staff in a busy environment. The role requires effective communication and the ability to multi-task.

Ideal candidates will have great food preparation skills and adhere to food safety standards. The company offers various benefits including medical insurance and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• Ability to work a variety of hours, including weekends.
• Ability to use necessary tools and equipment safely.
• Calmly multi-task in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to recipes.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Follow portioning controls and par levels.

Skills

Food preparation

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Food safety and quality standards

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Tools

Knives

Job description

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

Benefits

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

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

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