Prep Cook Hourly ($18 - $24)

Ballyhoo Hospitality; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ballyhoo Hospitality is looking for a talented Prep Cook for their new restaurant in Glenview. This role involves advanced cooking techniques, ensuring food quality, and maintaining health standards. Join a supportive environment that values professional growth in the dynamic hospitality industry.

Benefits

Paid Leave

401k with vested employer match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Employee dining privileges

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of culinary experience in fine dining establishments.
• Ability to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Prior experience in customer service.

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes and standard operating procedures when preparing dishes.
• Prepares a variety of proteins, seafood, and vegetables.
• Adheres to health and sanitation standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Knife skills

Calm during high volume service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent work experience

Tools

ServeSafe Food Handlers certification

Job description

Ballyhoo Hospitality Group is seeking a talented, hospitality focused Prep Cook to join our thirteenth restaurant and one of many in Glenview.

Concept Overview: Jackman & Co.
A pub at heart, we are a place where people can gather to share exceptional food but still put the world to rights over a great pint. Our food is meant to be enjoyed over laughter and good times. Jackman’s menu focuses on the cooking traditions and practices associated with the United Kingdom. Encompassing global influences due to England’s strong trading history and its’ historical conquests.

Job Summary:

It is the primary responsibility of the Prep Cook to perform advanced cooking procedures to the standards of the Executive Chef. The Prep Cook operates a specific station with others or independently. Allduties are to be performed in accordance with departmental the restaurant’s policies, practicesand procedures.

We offer:

• Paid Leave
• 401k with vested employer match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• The chance to be part of a renowned and growing restaurant group known for its culinary artistry and welcoming ambiance
• Employee dining privileges

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follows recipes and SOP’ when preparing all menu dishes
• Knowing the proper techniques of cooking seafood, meat and vegetables.
• Understanding of preparing stocks, soups and sauces
• Prepares a variety of proteins, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food item, recipes for cooking in broilers, ovens, sous vide, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Ability and willingness to work all stations in the kitchen time of need.
• Follow and comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and adhere to safe work practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Related Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm during high volume service or difficult situations.
• Excellent knife skills
• Ability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 1 year of culinary experience in fine dining establishments.
• Prior experience working in customer service.
• Maintain a ServeSafe Food Handlers certification.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and friendly environment.
• Gain valuable experience in the hospitality industry.
• Be part of a team that values growth and development.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a brief cover letter outlining their relevant experience.

Ballyhoo Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.