Prep Cook
About The Position
We’re beyond excited to bring Postino to Illinois for the very first time and officially make Vernon Hills part of the Postino family! At Postino, we believe great restaurants are built by great people—and our culture is at the heart of everything we do. We’re here to Make People Feel Good, whether that’s the guests who walk through our doors or the team members who bring the experience to life every day. We’re building a team of people who bring good energy, show up authentically, take care of one another, and aren’t afraid to have a little fun along the way. As we get ready to open our doors in Vernon Hills, we’re looking for incredible people who want to help us introduce Postino to Illinois and build something special from the very beginning. We are a restaurant group that thrives on creating authentic and inspiring experiences for the communities we serve. Through the contributions of countless incredible people, past and present, we’re headed to the moon with a simple mission — to make people feel good. While no one on the team is quite like the other, it’s our common values that keep us united. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Prep Cook your responsibility is to perform routine tasks that include completing preparation of food and recipes, cleaning and sanitizing equipment, and organizing the kitchen under the directions of cooks, chefs, or food service managers.
Requirements
- 1 year of full-service restaurant Kitchen cook experience
- State Food Handler’s Management Certification is required
Nice To Haves
- Be highly skilled at preparing ingredients
- Have excellent knife skills
- Proven track record of adhering to recipe standards
- Have a passion for working with high quality and fresh ingredients
- Excel in a fast paced kitchen environment
- Thrive on teamwork
- Associate’s degree in Culinary, Hospitality, Management, or Business preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Perform routine tasks that include completing preparation of food and recipes
- Cleaning and sanitizing equipment
- Organizing the kitchen under the directions of cooks, chefs, or food service managers
Benefits
- Meal Discounts & Perks
- Earned paid sick time
- 401K with company match
- Pursue Level 1,2 Sommelier reimbursed upon completion
- Flexible Spending & Dependent Care
- Access to Medical, Dental, Vision when eligible.
- Access to Teladoc services for all team members after 30 days eligibility.
- Thanksgiving and Christmas off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
