Prep Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen | Growth & Perks

Postino Winecafe; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal discounts

Paid sick time

401K with company match

Sommelier reimbursement

Flexible Spending / Dependent Care

Medical/Dental/Vision

Teladoc access

Holidays off

Job summary

Postino Winecafe in Vernon Hills, IL invites energetic Prep Cooks to join as we open Illinois' first Postino. You will handle routine food prep, maintain cleanliness, and support line cooks in a fast-paced kitchen.

Requirements include 1 year in a full-service kitchen, strong knife skills, and a passion for fresh ingredients. We offer meal discounts, a 401K with company match, and opportunities to grow with a growing brand.

Qualifications

• 1 year of full-service restaurant kitchen cook experience.
• Associate's degree preferred but not required.
• State Food Handler's Management Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and complete recipes per standards.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas.
• Organize the kitchen under the direction of cooks, chefs, or food service managers.

Skills

Knife skills

Food prep

Recipe adherence

Quality ingredients

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in Culinary, Hospitality, Management, or Business

State Food Handler's Management Certification

Job description

Postino Winecafe in Vernon Hills, IL invites energetic Prep Cooks to join as we open Illinois' first Postino. You will handle routine food prep, maintain cleanliness, and support line cooks in a fast-paced kitchen.

Requirements include 1 year in a full-service kitchen, strong knife skills, and a passion for fresh ingredients. We offer meal discounts, a 401K with company match, and opportunities to grow with a growing brand.