Prep Cook

Job Details:

We are looking for Prep cooks to join our talented team of restaurant professionals. We are opening the first plant-based restaurant on the north shore of Chicago and we are gearing up to open this year. The job requires passion in hospitality, good organization skills, a teamwork mentality, and a desire to be part of a fast-paced environment.

We are a small approachable kitchen pursuing a new, creative approach to plant-based cuisine, where global technique and the availability of local, seasonal produce drive a compact seasonal menu. Our goal is to set a high-quality standard through consistent delivery of outstanding dining experiences.

Please email us your resume with a short introductory note and we'll look forward to meeting you! Do visit us online at  to learn more about our story.

Requirements:

• 1+ year of kitchen experience
• High school or equivalent education level.
• Stable work history.
• Must be self-motivated and possess the desire for self-development.
• Have the ability to work autonomously when required.
• Be a team player.
• Be dedicated to customer satisfaction and a great customer experience.
• Ability to work weekends
• Must be friendly and customer service-oriented
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Must possess neat and clean hygiene
• Chopping
• Food Safety Knowledge
• General knife handling
• Kitchen Cleaning/Sanitation
• Vegetable Breakdown

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Washes, peels, slices and mixes vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses and other ingredients for salads, cold plates, side dishes, entrees, appetizers and garnishes
• Follows recipes and complies with portion sizes, quality standards, department rules and procedures and Department of Health regulations
• Cleans all utensils, preparation equipment and counters required for production
• Good knife skills and finger dexterity to use small tools and utensils adeptly
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and exert well-paced mobility
• Ability to spend up to 8 hours standing or walking in a kitchen and restaurant environment
• Ability to work with commercial equipment including stand mixers, ovens, torches, etc.