Line/Prep Cook

Midtown Athletic Clubs

Palatine, Illinois

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Background Investigation, Catering Services, Cook Dishes, DNA, Fitness, Food Delivery, Food and Beverage Industry, Health Department, Ingredient Preparation, Plating Processes, Restaurant, Safety/Work Safety, Sports, Team Player
LOCATION
Palatine, Illinois
POSTED
30+ days ago

Midtown is looking for a talented Line/PrepCook to enhance our stellar restaurant experience.

Required availability:

  • Sunday: 10am-3pm
  • Monday: 9am-4pm
  • Tuesday: 12pm-8pm
  • Saturday: 10am-6pm

 
What You’ll Do 

Our Prep Cooks are the heros behind the scenes, assisting with the heart of our restaurants. They are motivated and passionate about helping others eat delicious and clean, convenient food. As an integral part of our F&B team, you’ll be preparing and artfully plating delicious meal options, and doing so, while maintaining a safe & sanitary workspace.

Why You’ll Love It 

  • You’ll be joining a team that takes “collaboration” to another level. We work together to support all aspects of the food & beverage experience and we don’t hesitate to step outside our comfort zones to help one another be successful. This is a unique learning opportunity for you to become familiar with multiple areas of the business, including fitness, racquet sports, and spa. We offer full-time associates benefits (health insurance, dental, vision, 401K PTO/ Sick time, Maternity & Paternity leave.)

What Your Days Will Look Like 

  • Wash, chop, store, and handle ingredients

  • Prepares raw ingredients for use in recipes

  • Quickly and efficiently prepare sauces and garnishes and assists our cook with basic recipes, following established recipes and presentation standards

  • Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen areas to promote a safe and enjoyable member experience

  • Assisting with periodic catering events

You’d Be a Great Fit If You…  

  • Are passionate about preparing and cooking delicious meals for others

  • Are able to pass a background check screening

  • Have excellent professional references

  • Have a passion for helping others

  • Display Kindness

  • Bring optimism to work each day

  • Are relentless about showing pride in your work, every day

  • A willingness to listen to constructive feedback and apply it moving forward

  • Understand the importance of complying with Department of Health-sanitary guidelines

  • Have the ability to work gracefully and quickly under pressure

Bonus Points if You Have: 

  • At least one year of food preparation and cooking experience

  • Teamwork and collaboration as part of your DNA

  • Current ServSafe certification (food handler & allergen)

  • An insatiable desire to deliver exceptionally consistent and meticulously prepared food & beverages as their language of hospitality.

Compensation: Starting at $20/hr

The Other Stuff

Our prep cook team is on time and ready to deliver our best work. We anticipate problems and do our best to take preventative measures for our members. At times, we host member events that include the food & beverage department.

We would hate to miss out on your application because you do not meet every requirement – transferrable skills and education will also be considered, so please do not hesitate to apply! 

References may be requested during the interview process.

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Company

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Midtown Athletic Clubs

Midtown began as a single tennis club in Chicago and has grown to become a leader in the upscale tennis and fitness club industry. We are comprised of 8 magnificently appointed clubs throughout the U.S. and Canada, combining health and wellness with community and personal attention in an environment designed to build memories as much as it does muscles. Tennis is in Midtown’s DNA. We’ve been the country’s premier tennis club since 1970 and our clubs continue to offer world-class indoor and outdoor tennis courts and instruction. Midtown is family-owned and, as such, our commitment to being the world’s finest clubs isn’t just something we say. It’s something we live around the clock.
COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Entertainment Venues and Theaters
FOUNDED
1969