Prep Cook

Ema - Glenview; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant discounts

EAP program

Paid vacation

BCBS medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Life, accidental protection & critical

Domestic partner benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Ēma in Glenview, IL is hiring prep cooks to join our team. We offer restaurant discounts, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, and opportunities to grow within this Lettuce Entertain You concept.

Prep cooks will prepare ingredients per recipes, assist with garnishes, and help maintain food safety and quality on a fast-paced line, including weekends and varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Responsibilities include preparing food items and ingredients according to recipes.
• Ability to work a variety of hours, including weekends.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow portioning controls and par levels.
• Communicate delays or issues to Coordinator.
• Read a thermometer accurately and efficiently.
• Be a team player and assist others as needed.

Skills

Food prep

Kitchen safety

Teamwork

Communication

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.

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