Job Description

Job Description

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We’re hiring people to join our team as PREP COOKS! 

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A Few of Our Prep Cook Benefits:

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• Restaurant Discounts
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• Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
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• Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
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• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
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• Dental & Vision Insurance
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• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
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• Domestic Partner Benefits
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• 401(k)
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Crying Tiger is the celebrated new Southeast Asian concept from James Beard Award Finalist Chef Thai Dang (HaiSous) and Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants. Located in the heart of River North, Crying Tiger was recently named #1 on Chicago Magazine’s Hot List and has earned accolades from Eater, Time Out, and The Infatuation. Our culinary program explores the vibrant flavors of Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Southeast Asia, featuring a world-class beverage program by Partner Kevin Beary (of Three Dots and a Dash and Gus' Sip & Dip) and desserts by Netflix’s School of Chocolate winner, Executive Chef Juan Gutierrez. Join a team dedicated to excellence in one of Chicago’s most talked-about new openings.

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\n Caring. Creative. Careers. \n
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\n Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team. \n
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\n EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify\n
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\n PREP COOK JOB DESCRIPTION
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Prep Cooks are responsible for the preparation and production of readying foods, garnishes and condiments to be used on the line or for service.\n

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Essential Functions

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• Prepare food items and ingredients needed for menu items according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests
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• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
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• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
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• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
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• Ability to multi-task calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
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• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
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• 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
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• 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
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Key Responsibilities and Duties

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• Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels
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• Maintain food safety and quality standards
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• Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
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• Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator
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• Accurately account for all items coming out of the kitchen
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• Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
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• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
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• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
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• Get along well with others and be a team player
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• Other duties will be assigned as needed
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Skills Required

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• Fast-Paced Experience
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More detail about Crying Tiger part of Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, please visit -Crying-Tiger

Job Tags

Shift work, Day shift

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