Prep Cook — Italian Kitchen with Great Benefits

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

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.