Sandwich Maker/Cook

Do-Rite Donuts - West Loop; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS health insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Restaurant discounts

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

Do-Rite Donuts - West Loop is hiring Sandwich Makers/Cooks to prepare menu items with care, following recipes and safety standards. You will work a range of hours, including weekends, in a fast-paced kitchen that values quality and teamwork.

Applicants should maintain strong communication with teammates and supervisors, read thermometers, and ensure consistent portioning while upholding sanitation guidelines in a bustling restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• Must maintain safe food handling and sanitation practices.
• Able to work varied hours, including weekends.
• Ability to read recipes and follow instructions.
• Excellent communication with team and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to recipes and requests.
• Follow portioning controls and maintain par levels.
• Safely use knives and kitchen tools.
• Communicate delays or issues to the Coordinator.
• Maintain accurate item counts and monitor ingredients.
• Follow safety and sanitation guidelines at all times.
• Be a reliable team player and adhere to policies.

Skills

Food safety

Multitasking

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Hiring Immediately: Sandwich Makers/Cooks!

Benefits:

• BCBS health insurance & other options including dental
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Restaurant discounts
• Opportunities for career growth

Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken is a Chef-owned stop in Chicago known for hand-crafted artisan donuts, tasty chicken sandwiches, and scrambled-to-order breakfast sandwiches. We proudly serve eye-opening Dark Matter Coffee, which is ethically sourced and Chicago roasted.
The culinary mantra at Do-Rite is focused on 3 points: made in-house, small batch, and FRESH. ALL. DAY.
We believe in people. We believe in treating our guests and staff well.
EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

Sandwich Makers/Cooksare responsible for the preparation, production and presentation of all menu items.

Essential Functions

• Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Ability to multi-task calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels
• Maintain food safety and quality standards
• Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
• Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator
• Maintain menu item counts and communicate to Management and service staff when quantities fall below restaurant specific minimum quantity
• Accurately account for all items coming out of the station
• Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and be a team player
• Other duties will be assigned as needed