Prep Cook

Beatrix - Oak Brook; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

EAP & Wellness

Paid Vacation

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life & Accident Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Beatrix - Oak Brook is seeking prep cooks to help prepare ingredients and finish menu items in a bustling neighborhood kitchen. You will read recipes, measure portions, and maintain high food quality while working closely with the kitchen team.

Employees enjoy a collaborative environment, flexible weekend hours, and the opportunity to contribute to a popular Chicago-area brand with locations including Oak Brook. Previous kitchen experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• No formal degree required; basic kitchen literacy and ability to follow recipes.
• Ability to work a variety of hours, including weekends.
• Strong teamwork and communication in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items and ingredients according to recipes and requests.
• Work a variety of hours, including weekends.
• Safely use and operate kitchen tools and equipment.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Read a thermometer and monitor temperatures as part of food safety.
• Follow portioning controls and par levels.

Skills

Food prep

Knife handling

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

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)

Beatrix is a neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant and meeting place in Chicago’s River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market, Loop and Oak Brook neighborhoods serving weekday breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. The menu features comfort food with a healthful twist, with favorites including the Light & Fluffy Lemon Pancakes, Green Chili & Chicken Enchiladas, Prime Burger and more. Beatrix is also known for the iconic coffee bar and bakery counter in each location offering signature cookies, in-house pastries, Fresh-Squeezed Juices and Beatrix Coffee Roasters coffee drinks.

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.

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