Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.60 - $25.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Restaurant Discounts
Employee assistance program
Paid vacation
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
401(k)
Job Description
Ramen-san is a vibrant and dynamic restaurant located in the bustling River North, Fulton Market, and Streeterville neighborhoods of Chicago. This lively neighborhood noodle den and bar draws inspiration from traditional ramen shops in Japan, offering a unique dining experience that features a half-dozen different bowls of ramen, blast-chilled beer, and rare expressions of Japanese whisky. The establishment operates for lunch, dinner, and late night, with an eclectic menu that also includes Asian-inspired dishes like traditional okonomiyaki on weekends and Late Night Fried Rice served daily after 10 PM. This setting provides an exciting and fast-paced environment for culinary professionals... Show More
Job Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely
- Availability to work various shifts including weekends
- Must be able to effectively communicate in English
- Willingness to work in a confined and busy kitchen environment
- Commitment to follow safety and sanitation guidelines
- Legal eligibility to work in the United States
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous experience as a line cook or in a similar kitchen role is beneficial
- Knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen sanitation practices
- Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately
- Strong communication skills in English
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Team player with a positive attitude
- Basic knife skills and familiarity with kitchen equipment
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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