Job Overview
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
critical illness insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
401(k)
Job Description
Aba is a distinguished Mediterranean restaurant influenced by California flavors, with locations in Chicago and Austin. Founded under the leadership of Top Chef Alum and Chef Partner CJ Jacobson, Aba offers a contemporary take on Mediterranean cuisine that expertly blends traditional recipes with modern culinary techniques. The restaurant pays special attention to creating a unique beverage program that features rare wines and spirits from lesser-known Mediterranean regions, enhancing the overall dining experience with distinctive pairings and flavors. Aba is part of the Lettuce Entertain You family, which comprises over 100 nationally recognized restaurants celebrated for exceptional food, exemplary service, and... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in baking or pastry preparation preferred
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Availability to work varied shifts including weekends
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to follow safety and hygiene protocols
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience as a pastry cook or in a similar culinary role preferred
- Knowledge of baking techniques and pastry preparation
- Ability to follow recipes and adhere to portion controls
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation standards
- Team player with a positive attitude
Job Duties
- Prepare, produce and present pastries, baked goods and/or desserts 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
- Ability to multi-task calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
- 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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