Full-Time CityGate Grille Café Cook

CityGate Hospitality•Naperville, IL

5d•$18 - $22

About The Position

The Café Cook assists with daily food preparation and service in the Calamos Café. The role prepares food according to guest orders, supervisor instructions, standardized recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications. It also involves setting up and maintaining an efficient station, restocking items, supporting staff training, reporting malfunctioning kitchen equipment, storing food according to health department guidelines, and cleaning and organizing kitchen and storage areas. The position is hourly and non-exempt, pays $18.00–$21.50 per hour depending on experience and education, and requires AM availability Monday through Friday. The posting also states that the role must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education.
A culinary degree, pursuit of a degree from a recognized culinary institute, or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
Illinois food handlers certificate required.
Must be organized, self-motivated, and proactive.
Neat and clean appearance.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Must have AM availability Monday through Friday and be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis.
Must wear a neat and clean uniform.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a line cook is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist café cooks with preparing food according to guest orders or supervisors’ instructions and approved procedures.
Prepare food for service according to established standardized recipes.
Set up the station and ensure the work area operates efficiently.
Follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications established by management.
Restock items as needed throughout the shift.
Support training of other staff members as needed.
Inform the supervisor when kitchen equipment or machinery is not working properly.
Store food in designated containers and areas according to health department guidelines.
Assist with cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and storage areas.
Follow departmental policies and procedures.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Major medical plans, dental insurance, and vision insurance, with single or family options.
Basic life and AD&D insurance, 100% employer paid.
Short-term disability, 100% employer paid.
Optional supplemental life, AD&D, critical illness, accident, and disability coverage, with single or family options.
401(k) plan and matching program.
Employee assistance program.
Paid leave time, up to 40 hours per year.
Paid time off (PTO).
Nine paid holidays per year.
Paid jury duty time.
Paid bereavement for immediate family members.
Partially paid parental leave.
Hotel and restaurant discounts.
Pet insurance.
Incentive programs.
$250 signing bonus; 90-day waiting period applies.