Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.60 - $25.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
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, featuring locations in Chicago and Austin. The restaurant offers a unique dining experience shaped by the culinary expertise of Top Chef Alum and Chef Partner CJ Jacobson, who brings a modern approach to Mediterranean cooking. Aba highlights an extensive beverage program showcasing wines and spirits from lesser-known Mediterranean regions, providing a rich and diverse menu to its patrons. As part of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, a well-established hospitality company with over 100 nationally recognized restaurants, Aba embodies a commitment to exceptional food, service, and work culture. Lettuce Entertain You is known... Show More
Job Requirements
- Ability to safely and effectively use kitchen tools and equipment including knives
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends
- Ability to stand for entire shifts and move safely through restaurant areas
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Must be at least 18 years old
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous line cook or kitchen experience preferred
- Ability to follow recipes and food preparation instructions
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends
- Team-oriented and able to work well with others
- Basic knife handling skills
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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