Prep and Line Cook
Come join the new board game cafe on Chicago’s northwest side! At Stay & Play Game Cafe, we believe in awesome board game experiences, which means excellent food and drinks and a friendly/communal atmosphere to accompany our large board game collection.
https://www.stayandplaygamecafe.com
We are looking for dedicated and energetic team members who share our passion for food and customer service. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about each dish they serve and welcomes the opportunity for growth. We are looking for individuals with a positive attitude and can accept direction as necessary. The perfect candidate would be detail-oriented, attentive to quality and cleanliness, and takes pride in their work. Previous experience cooking in a professional, high volume capacity is required, though we won't turn away exceptional beginners who are driven, dependable and willing to grow and learn.
Duties & Responsibilities:
-Prepares & handles food in accordance with the Board of Health
-Prepares food according to the designated prep list
-Executes all kitchen orders according to the recipe specifications
-Prepares all ingredients needed daily, following Kitchen Manager’s prep list
-Complies with safety guidelines and minimum age requirements when handling kitchen equipment and utensils
-Follows all portion and quality standards
-Communicates shortage of menu items to Kitchen Manager immediately
-Maintains neat and orderly work areas
-Maintains and stocks designated stations, refrigerators, freezers, and storage areas with food products daily; following proper rotation system and notifies Kitchen Manager to any discrepancies or shortages
-Labels and dates all food products in storage and refrigeration areas
-Ensures all products are stored or disposed of properly at the end of night
-Cleans food preparation equipment and work areas according to health and safety guidelines
-Adheres to all restaurant policies and procedures paying attention to health and/or safety requirements
-Unloads food deliveries and places in appropriate storage areas by lifting and carrying boxes
-Cleans cookware and serveware in 3-basin sink and/or dishwasher as applicable
-Restocks cookware and serveware as needed
-Sweeps and mops kitchen floor following approved procedures (minimally at end of day)
-Communicates with servers in a professional manner regarding customer service/experience
-Performs all opening and closing duties in accordance with approved procedures as per Kitchen Manager
-Communicates any concerns to management
Skills/Qualifications:
-Minimally, 2 years of related experience
-Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manual
-Ability to speak effectively to fellow team members
-Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
-While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
-If you are looking for a role within a kitchen offering a unique type of menu and emphasis on quality and teamwork, this could be the role for you!
Company benefits include:
-Competitive hourly rate
-Paid sick leave
-Health insurance for employees who consistently work 32 hours a week
Stay & Play Game Cafe is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
If interested, please apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfp-aKj9UQThW5KEZoYPrevy80TcrCRnTgNLoMNgXhnR5JnZw/viewform