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Prep Cook

Whale Chicago LLC

Prep Cook

Chicago, IL, USA|

Job Overview

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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.00 - $25.00
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Meals
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Training and Development
work schedule flexibility

Job Description

Our hiring establishment is a dynamic and fast-paced food service entity committed to delivering high-quality culinary experiences to its customers. We pride ourselves on maintaining a vibrant kitchen environment that emphasizes teamwork, skill development, and adherence to safety and hygiene standards. As a reputable player in the restaurant industry, we continuously strive to innovate and offer delicious meals prepared with the freshest ingredients and utmost care. Our team works collaboratively to ensure that every dish meets our strict quality and presentation standards, ultimately enhancing the dining pleasure for every guest who walks through our doors.

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Job Requirements

  • proven experience as prep cook
  • communicate in english in order to comprehend and perform follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
  • ability to read english in order to execute standard recipes and prep lists accurately
  • perform more than one task at a time calmly and effectively in and busy and stressful work environment
  • think proactively about upcoming tasks to improve efficiency and consolidate movements
  • work in a confined crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
  • be able to reach bend stoop as well as lift and move up to 10 pounds frequently lift and or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds
  • knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
  • knowledge of volume weight measures measuring tools and the utilization of those tools to accurately follow recipes
  • manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
  • safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment
  • be able to stand and walk with a fast pace for an entire shift including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant which may include stairs uneven and slick surfaces
  • a team player with good communication skills
  • patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure
  • healthy physical condition and endurance along with commonly accepted hygiene and grooming habits
  • obtain and present evidence of completion of a food handler's safety program that is accepted by the city of chicago and the state of illinois

Job Qualifications

  • proven experience as prep cook
  • communicate in english to comprehend and follow job requirements in written and spoken form
  • ability to read english to execute standard recipes and prep lists accurately
  • knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
  • knowledge of volume weight measures measuring tools and their utilization to accurately follow recipes
  • manual dexterity to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
  • safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment
  • a team player with good communication skills
  • patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure
  • healthy physical condition and endurance along with commonly accepted hygiene and grooming habits
  • obtain and present evidence of completion of a food handler's safety program accepted by the city of chicago and the state of illinois

Job Duties

  • work a variety of hours including weekends
  • get along with others and be a team player
  • follow the prep list created by chefs to plan duties
  • label and stock all ingredients materials prepared products so they are organized and easily accessible
  • prepare a variety of food items and ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables cutting proteins according to prescribed recipes and special requests
  • follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels and maintain food safety and quality standards
  • read and use a thermometer correctly and efficiently
  • use standard recipes for preparation and portioning of all products portion measure accurately food products prior to cooking preparation according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
  • undertake basic cooking duties such as sauteing reducing sauces boiling roasting baking using broilers ovens grills fryers ranges mixers food processors and a variety of other kitchen equipment
  • be proficient in the use and operation of all necessary tools and equipment
  • maintain an organized clean and sanitary kitchen by washing dishes sanitizing surfaces and tools taking out trash replacing clean dishes to their storage locations cleaning floors participating in cleaning projects
  • ensure all utensils tools and equipment are stored properly
  • inform kitchen manager of low ingredient levels food quality issues food delays and or tool equipment malfunctions
  • comply with nutrition sanitation and allergen guidelines and procedures including handwashing
  • follow all rules policies procedures and conditions of employment including those outlined in the employee handbook
  • perform other kitchen duties assigned as needed
  • attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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