Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.60 - $25.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
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-established neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant, and meeting place located in some of Chicago's most vibrant neighborhoods, including River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market, Loop, and Oak Brook. It serves a diverse clientele throughout the week with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch offerings. Known for its comfort food with a healthful twist, Beatrix features popular menu items such as Light & Fluffy Lemon Pancakes, Green Chili & Chicken Enchiladas, and the Prime Burger. Alongside their delicious food, Beatrix is highly regarded for its iconic coffee bar and bakery counter available at each of its locations, which offers signature cookies,... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous kitchen experience preferred
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
- Physical ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to follow safety and sanitation standards
- Good communication skills
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience as a line cook or in a similar kitchen role preferred
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
- Ability to read and follow recipes and instructions accurately
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment
- Basic knife skills
- Team player with a positive attitude
- Willingness to work various shifts including weekends and holidays
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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