at City Winery in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
City Winery on the Chicago Riverwalk provides Chicagoans and
visitors a way to engage with the city in a unique way. Guests have a truly
special experience with locally and sustainably-made products. City
Winery brings what we do best in the West Loop to the Riverwalk. The menu
features our top selling items from the West Loop location. In addition, wine
is served through a unique tap system to showcase the company’s commitment to
sustainability.
PositionSummary
Prep cooks are responsible for the preparation of
food items. This includes chopping vegetables, breaking down, cutting or
grinding meat, weighing and mixing ingredients, washing and preparing
vegetables, storing food, and other duties as per business need.
This is an exceptional opportunity to work
outdoors on the beautiful Riverwalk in Chicago. This role is a full-time,
SEASONAL position anticipated to end around early December.
Minimum Qualifications
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Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Prep Cook in full-service, high-volume, fast
paced kitchen or food service environment
? Strong
work ethic, team player, and customer-focused approach
? Strong
knife skills and food handling experience
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Working knowledge and understanding of health, safety, and sanitation standards
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Ability to follow and execute recipes to designated specifications
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Ability to take direction
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Ability to work in a clean, organized, and efficient manner in a high-pressure
environment.
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Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
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Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build
positive relationships with people in the scope of employment
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Aptitude to resolve problems
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Polished presentation
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Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
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Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and
holidays
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Ability to perform physical requirements of the role including standing/walking
for entirety of shift, bending, pulling, pushing, using stairs, lifting and
carrying up to 50 pounds.
Overview of Responsibilities
? Gather
and prepare a variety of food items for kitchen service in an accurate and
timely manner
? Wash,
slice, peel, measure, mix, and prepare food items based on guidelines and
recipe standards
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Perform work in different prep stations as per business demands.
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Operate a variety of kitchen equipment in safe manner
? Weigh
and portion product to meet recipe standards
? Store,
label, and date items according to proper practices
? Clean
and sanitize all work stations, areas, and equipment
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Maintain department cleanliness and organization, adhere to safe work and
equipment practices, and follow all food safety, health and sanitation standards
? Set
up, stock stations, and replenish kitchen inventory and supplies as needed
? Ensure
food is stored away properly when not in use
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Maintain a thorough working knowledge of recipes, ingredients, allergens, and
food presentation
? Ensure
all products and prepared items are labeled, dated, initialed, covered, and
rotated following FIFO
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Exhibit mindfulness of volume due to open kitchen setting
? Follow
all company policies, procedures, and guidelines including being ready to work
at scheduled shift time, in uniform, with neat and presentable appearance.
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Perform all other reasonably assigned duties
