Prep Cook
Black Briar•Chicago, IL
•$17•Onsite
About The Position
Black Briar is a creative American restaurant anchored by an open coal grill, a serious raw bar, and ingredient-first cooking with a Chicago tavern soul. Led by Chef Jimmy Papadopoulos, we are opening in the West Loop and building something permanent — a kitchen with a point of view, a team with standards, and a menu that earns its place in the city we love. We are looking for a Prep Cook who is the foundation of every great service — precise, consistent, and proud of the work that happens before the doors open.
Requirements
- Prior prep or kitchen experience preferred — we will train the right person
- Care, consistency, and genuine attention to detail
- Ability to follow recipes and standards precisely
- Physically able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
- Valid Illinois Food Handler certification required, or obtained before start date
- Reliable, punctual, and steady
Responsibilities
- Executing daily prep lists to recipe, yield, and standard
- Precise mise en place — cutting, portioning, and labeling to spec
- Holding food safety, storage, and sanitation standards at all times — FIFO, labeling, and dating
- Keeping the walk-in, dry storage, and prep areas clean and organized
- Supporting line setup and restocking stations before and during service
- Minimizing waste through careful, efficient prep and product use
- Assisting with receiving and organizing deliveries as directed
- Complete cleaning and closing of prep areas to standard
Benefits
- Hourly wage $17.05
- Health benefits
- Paid time off, accruing after 90 days
- Paid sick leave per Illinois law
- Employee dining benefit
- Annual performance review with merit increase opportunity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
