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
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Accident protection
critical illness insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
401(k)
Job Description
Beatrix is a well-known neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant, and meeting place with locations in Chicago's vibrant River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market, Loop, and Oak Brook neighborhoods. The establishment is celebrated for serving weekday breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, specializing in comfort food with a healthful twist. The menu offers popular dishes such as the Light & Fluffy Lemon Pancakes, Green Chili & Chicken Enchiladas, Prime Burger, and much more. Each location features an iconic coffee bar and bakery counter, serving signature cookies, fresh in-house pastries, fresh-squeezed juices, and premium Beatrix Coffee Roasters coffee drinks. This unique combination of food and... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environment
- Willingness to adhere to food safety standards
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Team player mindset
Job Qualifications
- Previous line cook or kitchen experience preferred
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
- Ability to follow recipes and portion controls accurately
- Familiarity with kitchen equipment and tools
- Strong multitasking and organizational skills
- Good communication skills
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Job Duties
- 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
- 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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