Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.60 - $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
Ema is a distinguished Mediterranean restaurant located in Chicago's vibrant River North neighborhood, known for presenting Chef CJ Jacobson's lighter California style of cooking. This establishment offers a variety of meals including weekday lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Ema's menu is thoughtfully designed to highlight local produce, unique spices, and ingredients, built around the Mediterranean tradition of mezze – small plates meant for sharing. Signature dishes such as Hummus, Charred Eggplant Spread, House-made Labneh and Stracciatella, Green Falafel, Grilled Octopus, and Chicken Kefta Kebabs showcase the restaurant's commitment to authentic and high-quality culinary experiences. The bar program complements the food... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous line cook experience preferred
- Ability to work various shifts including weekends
- Good communication skills
- Ability to multitask under pressure
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Able to stand and walk for full shifts
- Familiarity with food safety standards
- Willingness to follow established procedures and policies
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous experience as a line cook or in a similar kitchen role an asset
- Knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation practices
- Ability to follow recipes and cooking instructions accurately
- Strong communication skills
- Capable of working efficiently in a team environment
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends
- Physical stamina to perform kitchen duties including standing, lifting and moving items
- Basic knife skills and kitchen equipment operation
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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