Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $25.00
Work Schedule
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
Em̄ma is a Mediterranean and California-inspired restaurant that is part of the Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants group. Situated in Glenview, at the intersection of Patriot Boulevard and East Lake Avenue, this establishment is the second location of Em̄ma, after the successful launch of its first restaurant in Chicago's River North neighborhood in June 2016. Em̄ma is dedicated to offering a unique dining experience that combines Mediterranean flavors with Californian freshness in a sophisticated yet approachable setting. The restaurant champions a culture of creativity, care, and excellence which is reflected not only in its cuisine but in its commitment to its... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience in food preparation or cooking preferred
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
- Ability to stand for long periods
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Strong communication skills
- Must comply with all health and safety regulations
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment preferred
- Knowledge of food safety standards and sanitary guidelines
- Ability to follow recipes accurately
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure
- Teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Basic knife handling skills
- Ability to stand for extended periods
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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