Prep Cook

Ema - Glenview; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

EAP & Wellness

Paid Vacation

BCBS Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life & Accident Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Ēma, located in Glenview, IL, is hiring Prep Cooks to prepare and present foods with attention to recipes and quality. The role supports the line, with emphasis on safety, efficiency, and teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen.

Benefits include comprehensive health plans, vacation, retirement contributions, and other employee programs. Applicants must be able to work varied shifts, including weekends, and lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

Qualifications

• Prep cook experience and ability to read recipes accurately.
• Strong communication to follow directions and collaborate with the kitchen team.
• Willingness to work varied hours, including weekends.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items and ingredients per recipes and requests.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Read and use a thermometer correctly for proper cooking temperatures.
• Communicate delays or issues to the Coordinator.
• Ensure accurate portioning and par levels are followed.
• Follow safety and sanitation guidelines at all times.
• Be a team player and support other roles 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)

Ēma, a Mediterranean and California-inspired restaurant from Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants. Located in Glenview, on Patriot Blvd and East Lake Ave. This marks the second location for Ēma, with the first originating in Chicago’s River North neighborhood in June 2016.

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