Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $28.00
Benefits
Restaurant Discounts
Employee Assistance Program focusing on mental health and wellness
Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
dental and vision insurance
life, accident protection and critical illness insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
401(k)
Job Description
The Ivy Room is a distinguished full-service event space located in the historic courtyard building situated in the vibrant heart of Chicago's River North neighborhood. Known for its picturesque setting and versatility, The Ivy Room offers a multitude of spaces and layout configurations, making it an ideal venue for hosting a wide variety of events throughout the year. These include cocktail parties, weddings, luncheons, corporate meetings, and elegant galas. The venue combines historic charm with modern amenities, providing guests with a unique and memorable experience in one of Chicago's most sought-after locations. As a part of the prestigious Lettuce Entertain... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous kitchen or line cook experience preferred
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Effective communication skills
- Availability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines
Job Qualifications
- Culinary training or certification is a plus
- Previous experience as a line cook or similar role
- Strong multitasking and time management skills
- Ability to follow recipes and food safety procedures strictly
- Good team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain composure
- Basic math skills for portion control and inventory tracking
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 including 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 assigned as needed
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