Prep Cook

Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Inc; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Inc is hiring Prep Cooks for RPM Steak in Chicago. Prep Cooks are responsible for the preparation and production of readying foods, garnishes and condiments for the line or service.

You will work a variety of hours, stand for long periods, and lift up to 50 pounds while following safety procedures. Our team benefits from a chef-driven approach and opportunities for growth across 100+ restaurants nationwide.

Qualifications

• Prep Cooks must prepare ingredients according to prescribed recipes and standards.
• Ability to work a variety of hours, including weekends.
• Safe and efficient use of kitchen tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Follow portioning controls and par levels.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Read a thermometer correctly and monitor temperatures.
• Communicate any delays or issues to the Coordinator.
• Assist with delivery of food items and garnishes as needed.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation guidelines and company policies.

Skills

Team player

Stamina

Multi-tasking

Job description

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

A Few of Our Prep Cook 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)

RPM Steak brings a chef-driven approach to a traditional steakhouse menu, creating contemporary fine dining with a glamorous and urban feel. RPM Steak, the sister restaurant to RPM Italian, is the creation of restaurateurs Richard, R.J., Jerrod, and Molly Melman with celebrity couple Giuliana and Bill Rancic.

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