Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.00 - $25.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
supportive work environment
competitive pay
Job Description
Chicago Winery is a boutique urban winery located in Chicago, known for its people-first approach and dedication to delivering high touch hospitality experiences. The winery emphasizes seasonality, relevancy, authenticity, and soulful hospitality, creating an environment where both colleagues and guests feel valued and engaged. Chicago Winery celebrates the artistry behind expertly crafted wines and delights in how these wines complement delicious food offerings. As a part of this dynamic team, employees are immersed in a culture that fosters passion for food and wine, a commitment to learning, sharing stories, and delivering memorable experiences for every guest who walks through the... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous cooking experience preferred
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
- Must comply with food handling and safety regulations
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to stand for long periods
- Must be able to adapt to special guest dietary needs
- Ability to follow instructions accurately
- Physical stamina for kitchen work
Job Qualifications
- Experience in a professional kitchen environment
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Ability to follow recipes and presentation standards closely
- Basic culinary skills including chopping, portioning, and cooking
- Familiarity with different kitchen stations such as grill, sauté, and garde manger
- Effective teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Positive attitude and passion for food and wine
- Willingness to attend training sessions and team meetings
Job Duties
- Prepare ingredients for cooking including washing, peeling, cutting, portioning, chopping, and storing food
- Weigh, measure, mix and prepare food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and food preparation checklist
- Assist with prep and event work
- Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portions sizes and recipe specifications
- Understand portions sizes, cooking methods, ingredients, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
- Familiarity with Grill Station, Sauté Station, Garde Manger Station
- Execute dishes according to recipe, presentation, and timing standards
- Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality, and in a timely fashion
- Maintain consistency in flavor, texture, and appearance of all plated food
- Coordinate with other cooks to ensure orders are completed efficiently and accurately
- Comply with food handling and sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area
- Assist with shift changeover to ensure orders are filled before leaving
- Follow the opening and closing checklists for kitchen stations
- Assist with kitchen inventory and food storage
- Operate kitchen equipment and use kitchen tools
- Stock and put away inventory
- Attend all scheduled employee meetings and training sessions
- Attend professional training sessions as required
- Communicate shortages or issues with product quality to the chef team
- Communicate prep list, product needs, work performed or work needed to the chef team or via prep / production sheet
- Follow the direction of leadership during service
- Assist and produce quality family meal for the team
- Potentially assist in washing dishes and equipment based on business volume and availability of stewards
- Adapt to special guest requests including but not limited to allergies and aversions
- Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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