Cook - $17.25/hr.

Portillo's•Chicago, IL

About The Position

At Portillo’s, the Cook helps create memorable experiences for guests and Team Members in a safe and welcoming workplace. The role prepares classic menu items to order, prepares fresh ingredients according to recipes, and maintains quality, sanitation, and a clean kitchen station. Cooks work with a team to serve guests efficiently and maintain appropriate portion control and food levels throughout their shift. The listed pay rate is $17.25 per hour, with additional pay for qualifying late-night hours, work outdoors below 33°F, and holidays. The position offers flexible schedules, free shift meals, career advancement opportunities, educational benefits, discounts, counseling and support resources, access to earned pay, and Team Member appreciation. Employees working 30 or more hours per week are also eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible time off, a 401(k) with company match, paid life insurance, an employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, and voluntary benefits. The posting also notes eligibility conditions related to certain holidays: at least one year of Portillo’s service and an average of at least 20 hours over a six-month period.

Responsibilities

Prepare menu classics to order, including Italian Beef, burgers, hot dogs, and fries.
Prepare fresh vegetables, sauces, and other ingredients by following provided recipes and quality and sanitation standards.
Keep the assigned kitchen station clean.
Work as a team player to help and serve fellow Team Members and guests.
Work with a sense of urgency to serve guests efficiently, including during long lines.
Maintain proper portion control and monitor food levels throughout the shift.

Benefits

Additional $2 per hour for hours worked after 11 p.m.
Additional $2 per hour when working outdoors in temperatures below 33°F.
Additional $3 per hour for working on holidays.
Flexible schedules.
Free shift meals.
Career advancement opportunities.
Educational benefits.
Discounts on items such as movie tickets and gym memberships.
Free counseling and support resources through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Daily Pay access.
Monthly Team Member appreciation.
For employees working 30 or more hours per week: choice of medical plans, dental plans, and a vision plan.
For employees working 30 or more hours per week: flexible time off program.
For employees working 30 or more hours per week: 401(k) with company match.
For employees working 30 or more hours per week: paid life insurance.
For employees working 30 or more hours per week: employee stock purchase plan with a discount on Portillo’s stock.
For employees working 30 or more hours per week: healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
For employees working 30 or more hours per week: voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, critical illness coverage, and identity theft insurance.