Prep Cook

Ramen-San Whisky Bar- Fulton Market; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life, Accident & Critical Illness

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Lettuce is hiring prep cooks in Chicago to support our vibrant River North, Fulton Market, and Streeterville concepts. Prep Cooks are responsible for preparing ingredients, garnishes, and condiments for the line or service, ensuring quality and consistency across dishes.

Join a culinary-driven company that values creativity, teamwork, and a commitment to guests. The role requires flexibility with hours and a focus on safe, efficient kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• Prepare food items and ingredients for menu items according to recipes and requests.
• Available to work a variety of hours, including weekends.
• Safely and effectively use knives and kitchen tools.
• Communicate clearly in written and spoken directions.
• Multi-task calmly in a busy environment.
• Stand and move in a kitchen with varied spaces and temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Follow portioning controls and par levels.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Read a thermometer accurately.
• Report delays or issues to the Coordinator.
• Account for all items leaving the kitchen.
• Follow allergy procedures and special orders.
• Comply with safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Adhere to company policies and team etiquette.
• Collaborate well with others and be a team player.
• Perform other duties as needed.

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)

Located in Chicago’s bustling River North, Fulton Market and Streeterville neighborhoods, Ramen-san is a lively neighborhood noodle den and bar reminiscent of traditional ramen shops in Japan and features a half-dozen different bowls of ramen, blast-chilled beer and rare expressions of Japanese whisky. Open for lunch, dinner and late night, the menu also incorporates Asian-inspired offerings like traditional okonomiyaki on the weekends and Late Night Fried Rice daily after 10 PM.

Caring. Creative. Careers.

Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at over 90 locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. We proudly serve guests at more than 55 concepts ranging from fast casual to fine dining restaurants.

If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce

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