AM & PM Prep Cook - ALL BEATRIX LOCATIONS

Beatrix is a vibrant neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant, and community gathering place with multiple locations across Chicago, including the Loop, River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market, and Oak Brook. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, Beatrix offers a diverse menu featuring comfort food with a healthful twist, such as Light & Fluffy Lemon Pancakes, Green Chili & Chicken Enchiladas, and the iconic Prime Burger. Each location also boasts a signature coffee bar and bakery counter serving freshly made pastries, signature cookies, fresh-squeezed juices, and specialty coffee drinks crafted from Beatrix Coffee Roasters.

Beatrix is part of the Lettuce Entertain You family, a renowned company with over 100 restaurants nationwide recognized for exceptional food, service, and work culture. At Lettuce Entertain You, the focus is on fostering a caring, creative environment for employees with opportunities for continuous learning, career advancement, and comprehensive benefits. The company prioritizes mental health and wellness alongside competitive compensation and benefits including paid vacation, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and accident protection, 401(k), and domestic partner benefits. Beatrix and Lettuce Entertain You are committed to equal employment opportunities and actively participate in E-Verify.

We are currently seeking energetic and detail-oriented AM and PM Prep Cooks to join our team at multiple Beatrix locations throughout Chicago. The Prep Cook role is essential to the smooth operation of our kitchens, dedicated to preparing ingredients and food items ready for service. This position requires the ability to follow precise recipes and special requests while maintaining the highest food safety and quality standards. Prep Cooks will be trained to effectively operate kitchen tools and equipment and maintain cleanliness and order within food prep areas.

The role is physically demanding, requiring the capacity to lift and move up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods in a fast-paced, often crowded kitchen environment. Clear communication and teamwork are vital, as Prep Cooks must coordinate with other kitchen staff and management to ensure timely production and delivery of menu items. This entry-level position offers a perfect opportunity to gain valuable culinary experience and advance within a nationally recognized restaurant group. The roles can include varied schedules, including weekends and different shifts, accommodating a range of availability.

Joining Beatrix means becoming part of a passionate team dedicated to quality food and exceptional service, in a setting that values creativity and career growth. Our Prep Cooks are vital contributors who receive ongoing training, a supportive workplace culture, and a range of employee benefits. If you enjoy working in a dynamic culinary environment and want to build your career in the restaurant industry with a leader like Lettuce Entertain You, we invite you to apply for the Prep Cook position today.