Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.00 - $24.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Restaurant Discounts
Employee assistance program
Paid vacation
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Accident protection insurance
critical illness insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
401(k)
Job Description
Aba is a distinguished Mediterranean restaurant influenced by California cuisine, with locations in Chicago and Austin. The restaurant prides itself on its innovative menu crafted by Top Chef Alum and Chef Partner CJ Jacobson, who brings a modern take on Mediterranean cooking. Aba's beverage program is equally impressive, highlighting spirits and rare wines from lesser-known Mediterranean regions, creating a unique and flavorful dining experience. The restaurant is part of the Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, a renowned company with over 100 nationally recognized restaurants that are celebrated not only for excellent food and service but also as outstanding places to work.... Show More
Job Requirements
- ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays
- ability to stand and walk for long periods
- ability to lift and carry weights up to 50 pounds
- ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions
- ability to work in a busy, high-pressure environment
- legal eligibility to work in the united states
Job Qualifications
- high school diploma or equivalent preferred
- prior cooking experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment preferred
- knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- ability to follow recipes and special instructions accurately
- strong communication skills
- ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure
- team player with a positive attitude
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
No experience required
Job Location
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