Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $25.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Restaurant Discounts
Employee assistance program
Paid vacation
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Accident protection insurance
critical illness insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
401(k)
Job Description
Beatrix is a beloved neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant, and meeting place with several locations across Chicago, including River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market, Loop, and Oak Brook. This establishment is renowned for serving weekday breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch with a menu that highlights comfort food infused with a healthful twist. Signature dishes such as the Light & Fluffy Lemon Pancakes, Green Chili & Chicken Enchiladas, and the Prime Burger are favorites among patrons. Each Beatrix location also features an iconic coffee bar and bakery counter, offering everything from signature cookies and in-house pastries to fresh-squeezed juices and Beatrix Coffee Roasters... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience in a professional kitchen or as a line cook
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends
- Must be able to stand and walk for long shifts
- Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Ability to follow safety and sanitation protocols
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to multitask effectively under pressure
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience as a line cook or in a professional kitchen environment preferred
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Ability to follow recipes and presentation specifications accurately
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks
- Basic knife skills and kitchen equipment operation
Job Duties
- Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes and 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
- Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure
- 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
- 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
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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