Prep Cook

Prep Cook

Italian Village

71 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Full Time Hourly ($19.00 - $21.00)

Expires: Jul 9, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

2 years

Job Details

Italian Village Restaurants is hiring a dedicated Prep Cook for Sotto, a restaurant that is part of a 3-unit historic, family-owned and operated restaurant group.

The Prep Cooks role is to support the chef, sous chef and kitchen team. You'll be responsible for the pasta preparation, stocking your cooking area with all the essential items and your station's workflow.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

answer, report, and follow all chef instructions

set up the station at the beginning of a shift and clean and breakdown the station at the end of the shift

Perform shift change and/or opening or closing duties

Work efficiently and independently

complete required mise en place or prep list in a timely fashion

maintain food cost goals through proactive awareness of station par levels, food rotation, proper labeling and waste management

adhere to the recipe and food presentation specifications and portion control

comply with all safety, sanitation, and nutrition regulations and standards

maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and guests

understand and comply with all restaurant policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, and training programs.

Qualifications (Required):

Ability to get along with others - pleasant personality and neat, clean appearance

At least 18 years of age and legally allowed to work in the United States

Ability to follow verbal instructions well and accept constructive feedback on job performance

Ability to communicate scheduling needs, equipment issues, and any other concerns with the Chef

Willingness to work nights and weekends regularly

Willingness to work flexible and irregular hours

Ability to lift and carry up to 30-50 pounds frequently while moving up and down stairs

Ability to work standing on your feet for up to 8-10 hours daily

Ability to perform tasks in a timely and efficient manner with a focus on quality

Ability to perform more than one task at a time and prioritize

Ability to move and work fast, but also be thoughtful and gentle as to not break plate and glassware

Ability to go up and down up to 3 flights of stairs as needed to perform tasks

Ability to reach up to 6 feet overhead (can use crate) or bend over and stoop to the ground while cleaning

Ability to work in spaces with slick, often wet floors in a careful manner

Ability to work in a confined, crowded, fast-moving space with high noise and light levels

Benefits

Employee discount (50% off on all food to-go)

Flexible schedule

Referral program

Healthcare availability (health, dental, vision)

401K availability (with up to 4% match)

Family-owned and operated business with a strong commitment to personal and professional development, internal promotion, and the happiness of the whole team

Shift availability:

Night Shift

Weekends

Work Location: In person

Italian Village Restaurants is committed to maintaining our diverse and inclusive workforce and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Our Values

For each other

We make space for feedback, personal and professional growth, and trust

We believe in the human dignity and goodness of each of our co-workers

We remain a family and prioritize family

For our guests

We make magic moments happen and bring traditions to life, every night

We believe in building personal connection that goes above and beyond executing service

We remain grateful and gracious

For our community

We make contributions of time and resources

We believe in a better world built from small, consistent action

We remain engaged and invested over the long-term

To preserve our legacy

We make careful and equitable decisions

We believe in preserving the American Dream

We remain committed to sharing our stories

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Shift:

Evening shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

Restaurant experience: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Preferred)

Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($19.00 - $21.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Cooking

Food Preparation

Following Recipes

Cleaning

Adaptability

Stocking Stations

Problem Solving

Communication