Prep Cook

Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Inc; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Health Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Domestic Partners

401(k)

Job summary

Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Inc. in Wheeling, IL is seeking Prep Cooks to join our kitchen team, focusing on prep work, mise en place, and supporting line cooks during service.

You will follow prescribed recipes, maintain food safety and quality standards, read thermometers, and communicate any delays or issues to the Coordinator in a fast-paced environment. This role requires teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience in prep cooking and kitchen safety.
• Ability to follow recipes and ticket times.
• Willingness to work weekends and varied shifts.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to recipes and requests.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Read thermometer accurately.
• Communicate delays or issues to Coordinator.
• Maintain portioning controls and par levels.
• Follow safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Be a team player and collaborate with staff.
• Assist with line prep as needed.

Skills

Food safety

Knife handling

Team player

Communication

Tools

Knives and basic utensils

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)

Inspired by his travels and passion for Italy’s culture, Chef-Partner Mychael Bonner has created a broad menu of Italian fare, utilizing the most delicious ingredients to create the fullest flavors. Bringing homemade, hand-crafted pizzas and pastas as well as prime steaks and fresh fish to the table, Saranello’s is a rustic trattoria with exposed brick walls and intimate lighting. We have six private and semi private banquet rooms to host events and an events team that provides full service and seamless planning from start to finish. Saranello’s is simply the perfect spot to relax, eat and drink with family and friends.

Caring. Creative. Careers.

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.

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