Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $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
Aba is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence, boasting locations in Chicago and Austin. The word 'Aba' means father in Hebrew, reflecting the restaurant's deep roots in tradition alongside contemporary culinary innovation. Under the creative guidance of Top Chef Alum and Chef Partner CJ Jacobson, Aba offers a modern approach to Mediterranean cooking that emphasizes bold flavors and fresh, high-quality ingredients. The beverage program complements the menu with an impressive selection of spirits and rare wines sourced from lesser-known Mediterranean regions, providing guests with a unique and authentic dining experience. Aba is part of the Lettuce Entertain You hospitality... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in a restaurant kitchen or equivalent experience
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods
- Physical ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
- Availability to work flexible hours including weekends
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Willingness to follow all safety and sanitation policies
- Ability to operate kitchen tools and equipment safely
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure
- Team player mindset
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous experience in a restaurant kitchen or similar food service environment desired
- Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation practices
- Ability to follow detailed recipes and instructions
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment
- Flexibility to work various shifts including weekends
- Ability to read and use a thermometer correctly
- Basic math skills for measuring and portion control
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)
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