Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $24.00
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, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence operating in vibrant cities such as Chicago and Austin. Known for its innovative culinary approach, Aba features a menu curated by Top Chef Alum and Chef Partner CJ Jacobson. The menu exhibits a modern interpretation of traditional Mediterranean cuisine, reflecting a fusion of Mediterranean flavors and California's fresh, bold ingredients. Aba is part of the Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, a nationally recognized group of over 100 restaurants celebrated not only for exceptional food and service but also as outstanding places to work. This company prides itself on... Show More
Job Requirements
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends
- Ability to safely use kitchen tools and equipment including knives
- Physical ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to communicate clearly in English, both orally and in writing
- Willingness to follow food safety and sanitation procedures
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment
- Must be able to work in confined spaces with varying temperature and noise levels
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Prior experience in a pastry cook or related culinary role beneficial
- Knowledge of pastry and baking techniques
- Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation
- Ability to follow recipes and presentation standards
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Capacity to work varied shifts including weekends
- Team player mentality
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
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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