Prep Cook // Production Assistant - Sleep Walk

Prep Cook/ Chocolate Production Assistant - Sleep Walk

We're looking for a full-time prep cook to assist and help execute our food program at our Sleep Walk location, preparing breakfast items for delivery to our Chicago cafes. This position includes chocolate production, such as processing cacao (tempering, molding, and storing chocolate), and responsibilities for the food and chocolate program include inventory management, order fulfillment, communication with our retail and chocolate teams, and effective time management and self-motivation are essential.

Ideal candidates will have at least a year of kitchen or kitchen/pastry experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage their time effectively while working independently. Physical requirements include the ability to climb stairs or ladders, lift up to 60 pounds, and stand for 8-hour shifts. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are a plus.

The position is a full-time, salary, non-exempt role starting at $17.05 per hour. We offer comprehensive subsidized medical benefits, including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, transit benefits, 401k, paid sick time, and paid vacation time.

Food Prep

• Preparing ingredients for food service, including but not limited to washing, peeling, and chopping. Preparing sauces, doughs, and other recipes to Adios Amigos standards
• Cook and/or assemble quick service food to order and prepare/restock items for grab-n-go case.
• Properly store food to maintain its quality and freshness. Organize storage areas and the kitchen. Label and stock all ingredients.
• Cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment, including washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and removing trash.
• Delivery of product to DMC retail locations in Chicago

Chocolate Production

• Strong interest in Chocolate production and willingness to learn on the job.
• Participate in chocolate operations from raw to finished product, including filling/emptying refiners, tempering and molding products, and packaging.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work floor, including product and supply inventory, maintaining pars, and fulfilling outgoing orders.
• Comply with quality control standards and procedures, including weekly tastings and data entry in Google Sheets.

Communication and Administrative

• Take inventory of supplies and ingredients, placing orders with vendors as needed.
• Effectively implement directives from the supervisor, communicate, and coordinate with coworkers to ensure task completion.
• Monitor and engage with incoming communication to both individual DMC email and Sleep Walk BOH email.

Health & Safety

• Familiarity with safe and sanitary food handling and preparation, certification in food handling, and/or ServSafe certification.
• Follow safety guidelines, including periodic reviews of safety procedures
• Adhere to strict FIFO procedures for products, ensuring proper storage conditions
• Participate in regular cleaning and sanitization procedures for machinery and production space, including scheduled deep cleaning