Prep Cook / Production Assistant - Sleep Walk

Dark Matter; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

STD/LTD

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid sick time

Paid vacation time

Job summary

Dark Matter in Chicago seeks a full‑time prep cook to support our Sleep Walk program, preparing breakfast items for delivery and assisting with chocolate production.

You will manage inventory, handle food prep, labeling, and storage, and ensure cleanliness and safety in a fast‑paced kitchen environment. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, with room to grow in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• At least one year of kitchen or kitchen/pastry experience.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively.
• Physical strength to lift up to 60 pounds and stand for 8 hours.
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Full‑time prep cook assisting with the food program at our Sleep Walk location, preparing breakfast items for delivery to Chicago cafes.
• Chocolate production duties, including processing cacao, tempering, molding, and storing chocolate.
• Inventory management, order fulfillment, and communication with retail and chocolate teams.
• Effective time management and self‑motivation to meet service standards.
• Food prep: washing, peeling, chopping ingredients, preparing sauces, doughs, and other recipes to Adios Amigos standards.
• Cook and assemble quick service food to order; restock items for grab‑n‑go cases.
• Properly store food to maintain quality and freshness; organize storage areas and kitchen.
• Label and stock all ingredients.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, including washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and removing trash.
• Deliver products to DMC retail locations in Chicago.
• Participate in chocolate operations from raw to finished product: filling/emptying refiners, tempering, molding, and packaging.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work floor; manage product and supply inventory, maintain pars, and fulfill outgoing orders.
• Comply with quality control standards and procedures, including weekly tastings and data entry in Google Sheets.
• Take inventory of supplies and ingredients; place orders with vendors as needed.
• Implement directives from the supervisor, communicate, and coordinate with coworkers to ensure task completion.
• Monitor incoming communication via DMC email and Sleep Walk BOH email.
• Familiarity with safe and sanitary food handling; certification in food handling or ServSafe.
• Follow safety guidelines, including periodic reviews of safety procedures.
• Adhere to strict FIFO procedures for products and proper storage conditions.
• Participate in regular cleaning and sanitization procedures for machinery and production space, including scheduled deep cleaning.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Bilingual EN/ES

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Chicago, IL 60608
Salary Range: $35,360.00 - $35,360.00
Position Type: Full‑time, non‑exempt, starting at $17 per hour

Responsibilities

• Full‑time prep cook assisting with the food program at our Sleep Walk location, preparing breakfast items for delivery to Chicago cafes.
• Chocolate production duties, including processing cacao, tempering, molding, and storing chocolate.
• Inventory management, order fulfillment, and communication with retail and chocolate teams.
• Effective time management and self‑motivation to meet service standards.
• Food prep: washing, peeling, chopping ingredients, preparing sauces, doughs, and other recipes to Adios Amigos standards.
• Cook and assemble quick service food to order; restock items for grab‑n‑go cases.
• Properly store food to maintain quality and freshness; organize storage areas and kitchen.
• Label and stock all ingredients.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, including washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and removing trash.
• Deliver products to DMC retail locations in Chicago.
• Participate in chocolate operations from raw to finished product: filling/emptying refiners, tempering, molding, and packaging.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work floor; manage product and supply inventory, maintain pars, and fulfill outgoing orders.
• Comply with quality control standards and procedures, including weekly tastings and data entry in Google Sheets.
• Take inventory of supplies and ingredients; place orders with vendors as needed.
• Implement directives from the supervisor, communicate, and coordinate with coworkers to ensure task completion.
• Monitor incoming communication via DMC email and Sleep Walk BOH email.
• Familiarity with safe and sanitary food handling; certification in food handling or ServSafe.
• Follow safety guidelines, including periodic reviews of safety procedures.
• Adhere to strict FIFO procedures for products and proper storage conditions.
• Participate in regular cleaning and sanitization procedures for machinery and production space, including scheduled deep cleaning.

Qualifications

• At least one year of kitchen or kitchen/pastry experience.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively while working independently.
• Physical requirements: climb stairs or ladders, lift up to 60 pounds, and stand for 8‑hour shifts.
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are a plus.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive subsidized medical benefits, including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, transit benefits, 401(k), paid sick time, and paid vacation time.