Prep Cook - Fast-Paced Kitchen, Great Benefits

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

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.