Customer-facing kiosk. Weekends/Evenings required.
We are seeking an experienced, capable and reliable prep/line cook to join the team at our kiosk at Ogilvie Station/Accenture Tower (500 W. Madison, Chicago). This Soul & Smoke outlet in requires a skill set strong enough to carry out line prep, execute line orders, and interact with customers in this open, client-facing kitchen. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, detail-oriented, energetic cook with strong time management and communication skills.
Job Responsibilities:
- Greet guests in a friendly manner, answer questions in person and on phone, take orders on POS when needed.
- Set up and stock stations daily with necessary food and supplies.
- Prepare food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, smoking, grilling, sautéing, and other cooking methods according to specified recipes and standards.
- Maintain cleanliness that complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage.
- Perform inventory checks and complete food storage logs as required.
- Prep and send out dine-in and to-go orders in a fast-paced setting.
- Communicate with Soul & Smoke management, customers, and coworkers in a proactive and professional manner.
- Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude.
- Wash and put away dishes.
Requirements:
- Must have the ability to work evenings and weekends and be flexible when necessary.
- 2 years of line/prep experience - some fine dining preferred.
- Customer service experience.
- Servsafe and Chicago food manager, Allergen, and Basset certifications required.
- Reliable and timely.
- Ability to multitask and keep organized.
- Ability to walk/stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Some training shifts will be in Evanston.
Pay/Benefits:
- Job Type: Full-time preferred, part-time is possible.
- Pay: Base of $17-20 per hour, plus pooled service charge/revenue share ($5-8+ per hour additional per hour). Full time employees make over $10,000 in revenue share per year.
- Benefits: Staff meals, dining discounts. Aflac plans and Illinois Secure Choice Roth IRA retirement savings plans available. Paid leave and sick leave. Health and dental available for full-time employees after 90 days.
About Soul & Smoke.
Soul & Smoke (Evanston, Avondale, West Loop) is a collection of restaurants, two food trucks, and catering team that serve barbecue fare and comfort food from the heart. The Black-owned and women-led team at the helm of Soul & Smoke values being part of the community through thoughtful initiatives, like providing customers the option to purchase a meal for a neighbor in need and partnering with nonprofits like World Central Kitchen to feed underserved populations.