Prep Cook

Italianvillage Chicago; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned restaurant group seeks a dedicated Prep Cook for their location in Chicago. The role involves supporting the kitchen team with pasta preparation and maintaining a clean, organized station. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess prior restaurant experience. A flexible schedule with evening and weekend shifts is expected.

Benefits

Employee discount (50% off on all food to-go)

Flexible schedule

Referral program

Healthcare availability (health, dental, vision)

401K availability (with up to 4% match)

Qualifications

• Restaurant experience of at least 1 year required.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends regularly.
• Ability to work on your feet for up to 8-10 hours daily.

Responsibilities

• Support chef and kitchen team with pasta preparation.
• Set up and maintain cooking station.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Ability to get along with others

Ability to follow verbal instructions

Ability to communicate scheduling needs

Ability to work efficiently

Ability to lift and carry up to 30-50 pounds

Education

At least 18 years of age

Job description

Italian Village Restaurantsis hiring a dedicatedPrepCookforSotto, a restaurant that is part of a 3-unit historic, family-owned and operated restaurant group.

The Prep Cooks role is to support the chef, sous chef and kitchen team. You’ll be responsible for the pasta preparation, stocking your cooking area with all the essential items and your station’s workflow.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• answer, report, and follow all chef instructions
• set up the station at the beginning of a shift and clean and breakdown the station at the end of the shift
• Perform shift change and/or opening or closing duties
• Work efficiently and independently
• complete required mise en place or prep list in a timely fashion
• maintain food cost goals through proactive awareness of station par levels, food rotation, proper labeling and waste management
• adhere to the recipe and food presentation specifications and portion control
• comply with all safety, sanitation, and nutrition regulations and standards
• maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and guests
• understand and comply with all restaurant policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, and training programs.

Qualifications (Required):

• Ability to get along with others - pleasant personality and neat, clean appearance
• At least 18 years of age and legally allowed to work in the United States
• Ability to follow verbal instructions well and accept constructive feedback on job performance
• Ability to communicate scheduling needs, equipment issues, and any other concerns with the Chef
• Willingness to work nights and weekends regularly
• Willingness to work flexible and irregular hours
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30-50 pounds frequently while moving up and down stairs
• Ability to work standing on your feet for up to 8-10 hours daily
• Ability to perform tasks in a timely and efficient manner with a focus on quality
• Ability to perform more than one task at a time and prioritize
• Ability to move and work fast, but also be thoughtful and gentle as to not break plate and glassware
• Ability to go up and down up to 3 flights of stairs as needed to perform tasks
• Ability to reach up to 6 feet overhead (can use crate) or bend over and stoop to the ground while cleaning
• Ability to work in spaces with slick, often wet floors in a careful manner
• Ability to work in a confined, crowded, fast-moving space with high noise and light levels

Benefits

• Employee discount (50% off on all food to-go)
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program
• Healthcare availability (health, dental, vision)
• 401K availability (with up to 4% match)
• Family-owned and operated business with a strong commitment to personal and professional development, internal promotion, and the happiness of the whole team

Shift availability:

• Night Shift
• Weekends

Work Location: In person

Italian Village Restaurants is committed to maintaining our diverse and inclusive workforce and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Our Values

For each other…

• We make space for feedback, personal and professional growth, and trust
• We believe in the human dignity and goodness of each of our co-workers
• We remain a family and prioritize family

For our guests…

• We make magic moments happen and bring traditions to life, every night
• We believe in building personal connection that goes above and beyond executing service
• We remain grateful and gracious

For our community…

• We make contributions of time and resources
• We believe in a better world built from small, consistent action
• We remain engaged and invested over the long-term

To preserve our legacy…

• We make careful and equitable decisions
• We believe in preserving the American Dream
• We remain committed to sharing our stories

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Shift:

• Evening shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person