Prep Cook
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Prepare food items and ingredients for menu service according to prescribed recipes, garnishes, and condiments. Safely operate kitchen tools and equipment, including knives, while maintaining portioning controls and par levels. Ensure food safety, quality, and temperature standards by reading thermometers and following sanitation guidelines. Communicate food delays or issues to the Coordinator and accurately account for all items. Adhere to food allergy procedures, special orders, and all safety policies. Work in a confined, crowded space with variable conditions, lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for full shifts. Available for various hours, days, and weekends. Join the Lettuce Entertain You team at Aba, a Mediterranean restaurant with California influence.
Required Qualifications
- Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
- 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
- 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
- Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
- Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
- Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
- Get along well with others and be a team player
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